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Renaissance

#AC904F

RGB 172, 144, 79 · HSL 42°, 37%, 49% · CMYK 0, 16, 54, 33

Renaissance is #AC904F in HEX — rgb(172, 144, 79), hsl(42°, 37%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 54%, 33%).

Renaissance pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 37%, 49%. 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#AC904F

RGB172, 144, 79

HSL42°, 37%, 49%

HSV42°, 54%, 67%

CMYK0, 16, 54, 33

Decimal11309135

CSS RGBrgb(172, 144, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 37%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Renaissance 280

Exact match

Dulux

Zingiber S16E8

ΔE 2.6 · #AA8F49

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 2.7 · #AE9550

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 2.7 · #B39355

Behr

Brown Rabbit 300F-5

ΔE 2.8 · #A88D51

Vista Paint

Jungle Expedition C-884

ΔE 2.9 · #B59656

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Expedition 885

ΔE 3.3 · #B49356

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 4 · #B28E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 4.2 · #B89B59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.4 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 7.1 · #B29445

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.6 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.2 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.7 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#AC904F

#4F6AAB

Analogous

#AB614F

#AC904F

#99AB4F

Triadic

#AC904F

#4FAB8F

#8F4FAB

Split-Complementary

#AC904F

#4F99AB

#614FAB

Tetradic

#AC904F

#4FAB61

#4F6AAB

#AB4F99

Monochromatic

#42381F

#776437

#AC904F

#C5B181

#DDD1B6

Rectangle

#AC904F

#6AAB4F

#4F6AAB

#8F4FAB

Compound

#AC904F

#99AB4F

#4F6AAB

#614FAB

Variations

Lighter

#BDA670

#CABB98

#DDD6C6

Darker

#8B733D

#615029

#392F17

Saturation

#8B826F

#AB8F4F

#D39F27

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#AC904F

#A3964F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC904F

#95955B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC904F

#AE898F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Renaissance 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

#C09956

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC904F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9E7B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#495D8C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AC904F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC904F;

CSS Variable

--color-renaissance: #AC904F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'renaissance': '#AC904F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC904F] text-[#AC904F]

SCSS

$renaissance: #AC904F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC904F?

#AC904F is Renaissance, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AC904F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Renaissance?

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

What colors pair well with Renaissance?

Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

You can download Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

The hex code is #AC904F. In RGB it's 172, 144, 79, and in HSL it's 42°, 37%, 49%.

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