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Throw Rug

#ADA274

RGB 173, 162, 116 · HSL 48°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 0, 6, 33, 32

Throw Rug is #ADA274 in HEX — rgb(173, 162, 116), hsl(48°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 33%, 32%).

Throw Rug pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 26%, 57%. 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#ADA274

RGB173, 162, 116

HSL48°, 26%, 57%

HSV48°, 33%, 68%

CMYK0, 6, 33, 32

Decimal11379316

CSS RGBrgb(173, 162, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.1 · #B3A477

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 2.5 · #B3A479

Vista Paint

Bamboo Forest C-400

ΔE 2.7 · #B0A877

PPG

Pea Soup 1114-5

ΔE 2.8 · #A49D70

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 2.8 · #B1A979

Valspar

Gold Infusion 6007-4A

ΔE 3 · #A89E75

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 3.1 · #B2AA7A

Behr

Fresh Olive PPU9-4

ΔE 3.4 · #A69D74

Dulux

Stilted Stalks S17D5

ΔE 3.9 · #A2986A

Benjamin Moore

Hillside 495

ΔE 4.5 · #A3A276

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.6 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 7 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.8 · #978A65

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.8 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#ADA274

#7580AE

Analogous

#AE8675

#ADA274

#9DAE75

Triadic

#ADA274

#75AEA2

#A275AE

Split-Complementary

#ADA274

#759DAE

#8675AE

Tetradic

#ADA274

#75AE86

#7580AE

#AE759D

Monochromatic

#575033

#877C4F

#ADA274

#CAC3A5

#E6E3D5

Rectangle

#ADA274

#80AE75

#7580AE

#A275AE

Compound

#ADA274

#9DAE75

#7580AE

#8675AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEB590

#CCC6AF

#E0DDD2

Darker

#948755

#675E39

#3C3721

Saturation

#9A9689

#AEA275

#D6BB4C

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADA274

#ACA275

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADA274

#A4A47B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADA274

#AF9CA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Throw Rug 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

#C1A672

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADA274

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEAB96

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.

#5D699A

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: #ADA274;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADA274;

CSS Variable

--color-throw-rug: #ADA274;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'throw-rug': '#ADA274' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADA274] text-[#ADA274]

SCSS

$throw-rug: #ADA274;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA274?

#ADA274 is Throw Rug, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ADA274 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Throw Rug?

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

What colors pair well with Throw Rug?

Throw Rug 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 Throw Rug?

You can download Throw Rug 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 Throw Rug?

The hex code is #ADA274. In RGB it's 173, 162, 116, and in HSL it's 48°, 26%, 57%.

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