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Fond of Fronds

#ABA379

RGB 171, 163, 121 · HSL 50°, 23%, 57% · CMYK 0, 5, 29, 33

Fond of Fronds is #ABA379 in HEX — rgb(171, 163, 121), hsl(50°, 23%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 29%, 33%).

Fond of Fronds pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 23%, 57%. 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#ABA379

RGB171, 163, 121

HSL50°, 23%, 57%

HSV50°, 29%, 67%

CMYK0, 5, 29, 33

Decimal11248505

CSS RGBrgb(171, 163, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 23%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grassland 6004-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #A7A27A

Behr

Fresh Olive PPU9-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A69D74

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 2.3 · #B0A980

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

ΔE 2.4 · #AFA97D

Benjamin Moore

Hillside 495

ΔE 3.2 · #A3A276

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 3.2 · #A8A77B

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 3.2 · #B3A479

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.6 · #B3A477

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 3.7 · #B1A979

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 3.9 · #B2AA7A

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 6.2 · #A89D7E

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.6 · #A99E80

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 9.3 · #BCB596

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.5 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABA379

#7881AB

Analogous

#AB8978

#ABA379

#9AAB78

Triadic

#ABA379

#78ABA2

#A278AB

Split-Complementary

#ABA379

#789AAB

#8978AB

Tetradic

#ABA379

#78AB89

#7881AB

#AB789A

Monochromatic

#554F35

#847C52

#ABA379

#C8C3A7

#E5E3D6

Rectangle

#ABA379

#81AB78

#7881AB

#A278AB

Compound

#ABA379

#9AAB78

#7881AB

#8978AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBB593

#CAC6B0

#DFDDD2

Darker

#908758

#645D3C

#3B3722

Saturation

#99968A

#ABA278

#D5BE4E

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA379

#ACA37A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA379

#A4A47F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA379

#AD9DA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fond of Fronds 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

#C0A776

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA379

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADAC9A

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.

#5D679A

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: #ABA379;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA379;

CSS Variable

--color-fond-of-fronds: #ABA379;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fond-of-fronds': '#ABA379' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA379] text-[#ABA379]

SCSS

$fond-of-fronds: #ABA379;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA379?

#ABA379 is Fond of Fronds, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ABA379 warm or cool?

Fond of Fronds reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fond of Fronds?

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

What colors pair well with Fond of Fronds?

Fond of Fronds 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 Fond of Fronds?

You can download Fond of Fronds 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 Fond of Fronds?

The hex code is #ABA379. In RGB it's 171, 163, 121, and in HSL it's 50°, 23%, 57%.

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