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Estate Sale

#ACAE92

RGB 172, 174, 146 · HSL 64°, 15%, 63% · CMYK 1, 0, 16, 32

Estate Sale is #ACAE92 in HEX — rgb(172, 174, 146), hsl(64°, 15%, 63%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 16%, 32%).

Estate Sale pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 15%, 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#ACAE92

RGB172, 174, 146

HSL64°, 15%, 63%

HSV64°, 16%, 68%

CMYK1, 0, 16, 32

Decimal11316882

CSS RGBrgb(172, 174, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 15%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

EstateCSP-795

ΔE 0.4 · #ADAF93

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Kilz

Almost SageTB-88

ΔE 1 · #ACAC90

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Behr

Spring WalkPPU10-6

ΔE 1 · #ACB094

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PPG

Olive Sprig1125-4

ΔE 1.2 · #ACAF95

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Valspar

Hazy Jade6001-3C

ΔE 2 · #AEB396

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Dulux

White CabbageS19C3

ΔE 2.5 · #B1B49A

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Sherwin-Williams

Majolica GreenSW0013

ΔE 2.7 · #AEB08F

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 3.8 · #B8B799

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Dunn-Edwards

Trinity IslandsDE6249

ΔE 4 · #B9B79B

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Farrow & Ball

French Gray18

ΔE 4 · #B5B19A

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Vista Paint

Historic ShadeC-371

ΔE 4.4 · #ABA68F

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IKEA

IKEA150150

ΔE 4.5 · #A7A58F

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Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade372

ΔE 4.8 · #ADA791

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Colorhouse

Glass .03Glass-03

ΔE 5.1 · #B9BA99

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Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige7425

ΔE 7.4 · #A99E80

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#ACAE92

#9492AF

Analogous

#AFA392

#ACAE92

#9FAF92

Triadic

#ACAE92

#92ADAF

#AF92AD

Split-Complementary

#ACAE92

#929FAF

#A392AF

Tetradic

#ACAE92

#92AFA3

#9492AF

#AF929F

Monochromatic

#5F6148

#8A8D68

#ACAE92

#CECFBE

#EFF0EA

Rectangle

#ACAE92

#92AF94

#9492AF

#AF92AD

Compound

#ACAE92

#9FAF92

#9492AF

#A392AF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Estate Sale run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F2ED

Tint #E0E1D7

Tint #CFD0C0

Tint #BEC0A9

Base #ACAE92

Shade #91936D

Shade #6C6E51

Shade #474936

Shade #23231A

Variations

Lighter

#BDBFA8

#CDCEBF

#E1E1DB

Darker

#92946D

#65674A

#3B3C2B

Saturation

#A4A59C

#ADAF92

#D0D76A

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACAE92

#B1AB93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACAE92

#AEAE96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACAE92

#AEAAAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Estate Sale 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

#C0AF89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACAE92

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB4AD

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.

#6F6BA6

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: #ACAE92;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACAE92;

CSS Variable

--color-estate-sale: #ACAE92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'estate-sale': '#ACAE92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACAE92] text-[#ACAE92]

SCSS

$estate-sale: #ACAE92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACAE92?

#ACAE92 is Estate Sale, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ACAE92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Estate Sale?

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

What colors pair well with Estate Sale?

Estate Sale 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 Estate Sale?

You can download Estate Sale 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 Estate Sale?

The hex code is #ACAE92. In RGB it's 172, 174, 146, and in HSL it's 64°, 15%, 63%.

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