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Starch

#AC9A6C

RGB 172, 154, 108 · HSL 43°, 28%, 55% · CMYK 0, 10, 37, 33

Starch is #AC9A6C in HEX — rgb(172, 154, 108), hsl(43°, 28%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 37%, 33%).

Starch pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 28%, 55%. 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#AC9A6C

RGB172, 154, 108

HSL43°, 28%, 55%

HSV43°, 37%, 67%

CMYK0, 10, 37, 33

Decimal11311724

CSS RGBrgb(172, 154, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 28%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Upon Reflection 324

ΔE 1.1 · #AC986A

PPG

Cool Camel 1104-5

ΔE 1.3 · #AE996B

Vista Paint

Upon Reflection C-323

ΔE 1.3 · #AA9768

Behr

Eco Green PPU8-5

ΔE 1.6 · #A89669

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 2.5 · #AF9968

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 2.9 · #AE9668

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 3.3 · #AC9468

Valspar

Bedouin Trail 3007-7B

ΔE 3.8 · #B59C6B

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.9 · #B3A477

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A479

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.7 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.5 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.1 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.1 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AC9A6C

#6C7EAC

Analogous

#AC7A6C

#AC9A6C

#9EAC6C

Triadic

#AC9A6C

#6CAC9A

#9A6CAC

Split-Complementary

#AC9A6C

#6C9EAC

#7A6CAC

Tetradic

#AC9A6C

#6CAC7A

#6C7EAC

#AC6C9E

Monochromatic

#52472E

#837249

#AC9A6C

#C8BC9D

#E3DDCE

Rectangle

#AC9A6C

#7EAC6C

#6C7EAC

#9A6CAC

Compound

#AC9A6C

#9EAC6C

#6C7EAC

#7A6CAC

Variations

Lighter

#BDAE89

#CBC1AA

#DFDACF

Darker

#917E4F

#655735

#3B331E

Saturation

#969083

#AC9A6C

#D6AC43

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AC9A6C

#A79D6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC9A6C

#9D9D73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC9A6C

#AE9499

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Starch 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

#C0A06C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC9A6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA590

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#596A95

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: #AC9A6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC9A6C;

CSS Variable

--color-starch: #AC9A6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'starch': '#AC9A6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC9A6C] text-[#AC9A6C]

SCSS

$starch: #AC9A6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9A6C?

#AC9A6C is Starch, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AC9A6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Starch?

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

What colors pair well with Starch?

Starch 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 Starch?

You can download Starch 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 Starch?

The hex code is #AC9A6C. In RGB it's 172, 154, 108, and in HSL it's 43°, 28%, 55%.

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