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Life Exotic

#AD9564

RGB 173, 149, 100 · HSL 40°, 31%, 54% · CMYK 0, 14, 42, 32

Life Exotic is #AD9564 in HEX — rgb(173, 149, 100), hsl(40°, 31%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 42%, 32%).

Life Exotic pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 54%. 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#AD9564

RGB173, 149, 100

HSL40°, 31%, 54%

HSV40°, 42%, 68%

CMYK0, 14, 42, 32

Decimal11375972

CSS RGBrgb(173, 149, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Life Exotic C-310

Exact match

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 1.1 · #B09666

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 1.6 · #AE9567

Benjamin Moore

Everard CW-435

ΔE 1.7 · #AE9668

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 1.7 · #AF9968

PPG

Tangled Twine 1093-6

ΔE 2.6 · #B19466

Dulux

Osso Bucco S15D5

ΔE 2.7 · #AC9468

Behr

Antique Treasure N280-5

ΔE 3.2 · #B79B68

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 3.3 · #AE905E

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.9 · #B7975E

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 7.1 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.1 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.5 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.2 · #C8BD83

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 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

#AD9564

#657EAE

Analogous

#AE7165

#AD9564

#A2AE65

Triadic

#AD9564

#65AE96

#9665AE

Split-Complementary

#AD9564

#65A2AE

#7165AE

Tetradic

#AD9564

#65AE71

#657EAE

#AE65A2

Monochromatic

#50442A

#826E45

#AD9564

#C8B897

#E3DACA

Rectangle

#AD9564

#7EAE65

#657EAE

#9665AE

Compound

#AD9564

#A2AE65

#657EAE

#7165AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEAB84

#CBBFA6

#DFD9CD

Darker

#927A4A

#665432

#3C311C

Saturation

#958D7F

#AE9665

#D7A33D

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9564

#A59A64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9564

#99996C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9564

#AF8F94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Life Exotic 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

#C19C66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9564

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA18A

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.

#566B94

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: #AD9564;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9564;

CSS Variable

--color-life-exotic: #AD9564;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'life-exotic': '#AD9564' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9564] text-[#AD9564]

SCSS

$life-exotic: #AD9564;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9564?

#AD9564 is Life Exotic, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9564 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Life Exotic?

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

What colors pair well with Life Exotic?

Life Exotic 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 Life Exotic?

You can download Life Exotic 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 Life Exotic?

The hex code is #AD9564. In RGB it's 173, 149, 100, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 54%.

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