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Manure

#AD900D

RGB 173, 144, 13 · HSL 49°, 86%, 36% · CMYK 0, 17, 92, 32

Manure is #AD900D in HEX — rgb(173, 144, 13), hsl(49°, 86%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 92%, 32%).

Manure pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 86%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AD900D

RGB173, 144, 13

HSL49°, 86%, 36%

HSV49°, 92%, 68%

CMYK0, 17, 92, 32

Decimal11374605

CSS RGBrgb(173, 144, 13)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 86%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 4.1 · #A9921B

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 6.4 · #AC9825

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 6.7 · #B8A02A

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 6.9 · #A98307

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 7.2 · #BC911F

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 7.6 · #C69F26

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 8 · #BC9B32

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 10.6 · #CEA02F

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 11.2 · #CEAB3B

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 12.2 · #B09337

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 15.4 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.1 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 17.2 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22.3 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.7 · #ECC363

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 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

#AD900D

#0D2AAB

Analogous

#AB3F0D

#AD900D

#79AB0D

Triadic

#AD900D

#0DAB8E

#8E0DAB

Split-Complementary

#AD900D

#0D79AB

#3F0DAB

Tetradic

#AD900D

#0DAB3F

#0D2AAB

#AB0D79

Monochromatic

#1C1802

#645307

#AD900D

#EEC617

#F3D85E

Rectangle

#AD900D

#2AAB0D

#0D2AAB

#8E0DAB

Compound

#AD900D

#79AB0D

#0D2AAB

#3F0DAB

Variations

Lighter

#E7C011

#E5CA56

#E8DCA3

Darker

#8C7307

#625103

#3A3000

Saturation

#736B44

#AB8E0D

#B19206

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

3.10:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.77:1

Deuteranopia

#AD900D

#A6950D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD900D

#959538

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD900D

#B0868E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Manure 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

#C19925

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD900D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE9E49

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#152A87

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: #AD900D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD900D;

CSS Variable

--color-manure: #AD900D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manure': '#AD900D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD900D] text-[#AD900D]

SCSS

$manure: #AD900D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD900D?

#AD900D is Manure, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD900D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manure?

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

What colors pair well with Manure?

Manure 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 Manure?

You can download Manure 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 Manure?

The hex code is #AD900D. In RGB it's 173, 144, 13, and in HSL it's 49°, 86%, 36%.

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