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Fresh

#AC9655

RGB 172, 150, 85 · HSL 45°, 34%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 51, 33

Fresh is #AC9655 in HEX — rgb(172, 150, 85), hsl(45°, 34%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 33%).

Fresh pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 34%, 50%. 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#AC9655

RGB172, 150, 85

HSL45°, 34%, 50%

HSV45°, 51%, 67%

CMYK0, 13, 51, 33

Decimal11310677

CSS RGBrgb(172, 150, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 34%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2149-30

Exact match

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 2.6 · #AE9550

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 3.3 · #AE985D

Dulux

Kathmandu S16D6

ΔE 3.7 · #AD975D

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 4 · #B89B59

Vista Paint

Jungle Expedition C-884

ΔE 4.1 · #B59656

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 4.6 · #B39355

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 4.9 · #BA9B5D

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 5 · #BC9F60

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.9 · #B7975E

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 6 · #99894A

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.4 · #B29445

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.7 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AC9655

#546AAB

Analogous

#AB6A54

#AC9655

#95AB54

Triadic

#AC9655

#54AB95

#9554AB

Split-Complementary

#AC9655

#5495AB

#6A54AB

Tetradic

#AC9655

#54AB6A

#546AAB

#AB5495

Monochromatic

#443C22

#78683B

#AC9655

#C4B587

#DDD5BB

Rectangle

#AC9655

#6AAB54

#546AAB

#9554AB

Compound

#AC9655

#95AB54

#546AAB

#6A54AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCAA76

#C9BE9C

#DDD8C8

Darker

#8A7842

#60532C

#393119

Saturation

#8D8672

#AB9554

#D5AA2A

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9655

#A69A55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9655

#9A9A61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9655

#AF8F95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh 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

#C09D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9655

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA27F

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.

#4D5D8C

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: #AC9655;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9655;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh: #AC9655;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh': '#AC9655' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9655] text-[#AC9655]

SCSS

$fresh: #AC9655;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9655?

#AC9655 is Fresh, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9655 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh?

Fresh 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 Fresh?

You can download Fresh 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 Fresh?

The hex code is #AC9655. In RGB it's 172, 150, 85, and in HSL it's 45°, 34%, 50%.

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