YELLOWS
Yellow Brown
#AE8B0C
Yellow Brown is #AE8B0C in HEX — rgb(174, 139, 12), hsl(47°, 87%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 93%, 32%).
Yellow Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 87%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
RAL
Honey Yellow 1005
Behr
Brown Mustard 360D-7
Benjamin Moore
Goldsmith CSP-960
Dunn-Edwards
Mustard Seed DE5426
Vista Paint
Golden Rattan K-480
Sherwin-Williams
Crispy Gold SW6699
PPG
Pollination 1215-7
Hallman-Lindsay
Curry historic-curry
Dulux
Sun Dial S15G9
Valspar
Almond Puff 3008-3A
Dutch Boy
Caterpillar Yellow D-6765
Kilz
October Leaf LE290-01
Colorhouse
Grain .07 Grain-07
IKEA
IKEA191 191
Kobra
Yellow 11
Farrow & Ball
India Yellow 66
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
27/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Yellow Brown 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AE8B0C?
#AE8B0C is Yellow Brown, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #AE8B0C warm or cool?
Yellow Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Yellow Brown?
Yellow Brown works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Yellow Brown?
Yellow Brown 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 Yellow Brown?
You can download Yellow Brown 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 Yellow Brown?
The hex code is #AE8B0C. In RGB it's 174, 139, 12, and in HSL it's 47°, 87%, 36%.
