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Shiitake

#AB9E82

RGB 171, 158, 130 · HSL 41°, 20%, 59% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 33

Shiitake is #AB9E82 in HEX — rgb(171, 158, 130), hsl(41°, 20%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 33%).

Shiitake pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 20%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AB9E82

RGB171, 158, 130

HSL41°, 20%, 59%

HSV41°, 24%, 67%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 33

Decimal11247234

CSS RGBrgb(171, 158, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 20%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shiitake CSP-1040

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Fenland SW7544

ΔE 1.3 · #AC9D83

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 1.4 · #A99E80

Hallman-Lindsay

Mohalla 351

ΔE 1.4 · #A79B7E

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #AB9C83

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 1.9 · #A89D7E

Vista Paint

Mohalla C-350

ΔE 2.2 · #A59A7C

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 2.3 · #A69C83

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 2.4 · #AC9A7E

Behr

Curly Willow HDC-NT-12

ΔE 2.5 · #B2A389

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 3 · #AAA388

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 4.6 · #AFA08C

Kilz

Expedition LF280-01

ΔE 4.7 · #A19D7C

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.6 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB9E82

#828FAB

Analogous

#AB8982

#AB9E82

#A4AB82

Triadic

#AB9E82

#82AB9E

#9E82AB

Split-Complementary

#AB9E82

#82A4AB

#8982AB

Tetradic

#AB9E82

#82AB89

#828FAB

#AB82A4

Monochromatic

#594F3B

#87785A

#AB9E82

#CAC2AF

#E9E5DD

Rectangle

#AB9E82

#8FAB82

#828FAB

#9E82AB

Compound

#AB9E82

#A4AB82

#828FAB

#8982AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB19B

#CBC4B6

#E0DCD5

Darker

#92825F

#655941

#3B3425

Saturation

#9D9990

#AB9E82

#D5AD58

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9E82

#A7A083

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9E82

#A0A086

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9E82

#AC9A9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shiitake brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C0A37D

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AB9E82

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#ADA8A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6074A0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AB9E82;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9E82;

CSS Variable

--color-shiitake: #AB9E82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shiitake': '#AB9E82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9E82] text-[#AB9E82]

SCSS

$shiitake: #AB9E82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9E82?

#AB9E82 is Shiitake, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AB9E82 warm or cool?

Shiitake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shiitake?

Shiitake works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Shiitake?

Shiitake pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shiitake?

You can download Shiitake on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Shiitake?

The hex code is #AB9E82. In RGB it's 171, 158, 130, and in HSL it's 41°, 20%, 59%.

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