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Historic Shade

#ADA791

RGB 173, 167, 145 · HSL 47°, 15%, 62% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 32

Historic Shade is #ADA791 in HEX — rgb(173, 167, 145), hsl(47°, 15%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 32%).

Historic Shade pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 15%, 62%. 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#ADA791

RGB173, 167, 145

HSL47°, 15%, 62%

HSV47°, 16%, 68%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 32

Decimal11380625

CSS RGBrgb(173, 167, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 15%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

Exact match

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 0.8 · #ABA68F

Behr

Stone Walls PPU8-19

ΔE 1 · #AFA792

Benjamin Moore

Meditation AF-395

ΔE 1.4 · #ACA48D

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #B0A790

PPG

Scottish Moor 11-20

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAA96

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 1.9 · #B0AC96

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 1.9 · #A7A58F

Sherwin-Williams

Svelte Sage SW6164

ΔE 1.9 · #B2AC96

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 2.3 · #AAA593

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.5 · #B3AB98

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.9 · #B3A997

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 3.6 · #B4A693

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.9 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#ADA791

#9096AD

Analogous

#AD9890

#ADA791

#A4AD90

Triadic

#ADA791

#90ADA6

#A690AD

Split-Complementary

#ADA791

#90A4AD

#9890AD

Tetradic

#ADA791

#90AD98

#9096AD

#AD90A4

Monochromatic

#5E5945

#8A8266

#ADA791

#CDC9BC

#EEECE8

Rectangle

#ADA791

#96AD90

#9096AD

#A690AD

Compound

#ADA791

#A4AD90

#9096AD

#9890AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDB8A6

#CCC9BD

#E1DFDA

Darker

#928A6B

#655F49

#3B382A

Saturation

#A2A19A

#ADA690

#D6BE66

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADA791

#ADA792

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADA791

#A8A894

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADA791

#AEA4A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Historic Shade 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

#C1AA88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADA791

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEAFAC

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.

#6875A5

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: #ADA791;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADA791;

CSS Variable

--color-historic-shade: #ADA791;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'historic-shade': '#ADA791' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADA791] text-[#ADA791]

SCSS

$historic-shade: #ADA791;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA791?

#ADA791 is Historic Shade, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ADA791 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Historic Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Historic Shade?

Historic Shade 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 Historic Shade?

You can download Historic Shade 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 Historic Shade?

The hex code is #ADA791. In RGB it's 173, 167, 145, and in HSL it's 47°, 15%, 62%.

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