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Chateau

#ABA494

RGB 171, 164, 148 · HSL 42°, 12%, 63% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 33

Chateau is #ABA494 in HEX — rgb(171, 164, 148), hsl(42°, 12%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 33%).

Chateau pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 12%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ABA494

RGB171, 164, 148

HSL42°, 12%, 63%

HSV42°, 13%, 67%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 33

Decimal11248788

CSS RGBrgb(171, 164, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 12%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chateau CSP-140

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal Mood SW7639

ΔE 1.1 · #AEA594

PPG

Aldabra 14-28

ΔE 1.2 · #AAA492

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 1.3 · #AAA593

Dulux

Stone S16A3

ΔE 1.3 · #A9A594

Behr

Roadside MQ2-52

ΔE 1.6 · #ABA192

Valspar

Gray Silt 6002-1C

ΔE 1.7 · #ACA799

Vista Paint

Bristol Beige K-939

ΔE 2.2 · #B1A694

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Shadow 205

ΔE 2.4 · #A79E90

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.6 · #B3A997

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.1 · #B3AB98

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 3.5 · #A1A093

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3.8 · #A7A58F

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.6 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 7.9 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 17 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#ABA494

#959CAC

Analogous

#AC9A95

#ABA494

#A7AC95

Triadic

#ABA494

#95ACA5

#A595AC

Split-Complementary

#ABA494

#95A7AC

#9A95AC

Tetradic

#ABA494

#95AC9A

#959CAC

#AC95A7

Monochromatic

#5E584A

#89806C

#ABA494

#CECAC0

#EFEEEB

Rectangle

#ABA494

#9CAC95

#959CAC

#A595AC

Compound

#ABA494

#A7AC95

#959CAC

#9A95AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDB7AA

#CCC9C1

#E1DFDB

Darker

#908771

#645D4D

#3B362C

Saturation

#A4A29D

#ACA595

#D5B66C

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA494

#A9A595

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA494

#A5A596

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA494

#ACA2A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chateau 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

#C0A88A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA494

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADADAE

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6B7DA6

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: #ABA494;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA494;

CSS Variable

--color-chateau: #ABA494;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chateau': '#ABA494' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA494] text-[#ABA494]

SCSS

$chateau: #ABA494;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA494?

#ABA494 is Chateau, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ABA494 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chateau?

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

What colors pair well with Chateau?

Chateau 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 Chateau?

You can download Chateau 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 Chateau?

The hex code is #ABA494. In RGB it's 171, 164, 148, and in HSL it's 42°, 12%, 63%.

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