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Queen Palm

#AD9E4B

RGB 173, 158, 75 · HSL 51°, 40%, 49% · CMYK 0, 9, 57, 32

Queen Palm is #AD9E4B in HEX — rgb(173, 158, 75), hsl(51°, 40%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 57%, 32%).

Queen Palm pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 40%, 49%. 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#AD9E4B

RGB173, 158, 75

HSL51°, 40%, 49%

HSV51°, 57%, 68%

CMYK0, 9, 57, 32

Decimal11378251

CSS RGBrgb(173, 158, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 40%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Queen Palm DE5488

Exact match

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 1.2 · #AEA04B

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 385

ΔE 1.6 · #AE9C4B

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A44B

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 3.7 · #B7A756

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4.6 · #BAA24E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 4.9 · #A5953B

Behr

Golden Bear 330F-5

ΔE 5 · #B39C43

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 5.2 · #BBAC59

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 5.2 · #B59F55

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 7.3 · #989746

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 7.5 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 14 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.6 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 21.2 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 23.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#AD9E4B

#4B5AAF

Analogous

#AF6E4B

#AD9E4B

#8CAF4B

Triadic

#AD9E4B

#4BAFA0

#A04BAF

Split-Complementary

#AD9E4B

#4B8CAF

#6E4BAF

Tetradic

#AD9E4B

#4BAF6E

#4B5AAF

#AF4B8C

Monochromatic

#443E1D

#796F34

#AD9E4B

#C8BD7E

#DFD8B4

Rectangle

#AD9E4B

#5AAF4B

#4B5AAF

#A04BAF

Compound

#AD9E4B

#8CAF4B

#4B5AAF

#6E4BAF

Variations

Lighter

#C1B46D

#CCC496

#DEDAC5

Darker

#8E813A

#635A26

#3A3516

Saturation

#8C876E

#AFA04B

#D4BA25

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9E4B

#AD9E4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9E4B

#A1A15B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9E4B

#B1959C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Queen Palm 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

#C1A353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9E4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA878

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#46518E

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: #AD9E4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9E4B;

CSS Variable

--color-queen-palm: #AD9E4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'queen-palm': '#AD9E4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9E4B] text-[#AD9E4B]

SCSS

$queen-palm: #AD9E4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9E4B?

#AD9E4B is Queen Palm, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9E4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Queen Palm?

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

What colors pair well with Queen Palm?

Queen Palm 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 Queen Palm?

You can download Queen Palm 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 Queen Palm?

The hex code is #AD9E4B. In RGB it's 173, 158, 75, and in HSL it's 51°, 40%, 49%.

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