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Savannah

#AE9C4B

RGB 174, 156, 75 · HSL 49°, 40%, 49% · CMYK 0, 10, 57, 32

Savannah is #AE9C4B in HEX — rgb(174, 156, 75), hsl(49°, 40%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 57%, 32%).

Savannah pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#AE9C4B

RGB174, 156, 75

HSL49°, 40%, 49%

HSV49°, 57%, 68%

CMYK0, 10, 57, 32

Decimal11443275

CSS RGBrgb(174, 156, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 40%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 385

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Queen Palm DE5488

ΔE 1.6 · #AD9E4B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 2.7 · #AEA04B

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 3.9 · #B49A4D

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 4 · #B59F55

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A99347

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4.1 · #BAA24E

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 4.1 · #B7A756

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 4.6 · #B3A44B

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 5.2 · #A5953B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 6 · #B29445

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 8.3 · #989746

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.1 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.4 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 22 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AE9C4B

#4B5DAF

Analogous

#AF6B4B

#AE9C4B

#8FAF4B

Triadic

#AE9C4B

#4BAF9D

#9D4BAF

Split-Complementary

#AE9C4B

#4B8FAF

#6B4BAF

Tetradic

#AE9C4B

#4BAF6B

#4B5DAF

#AF4B8F

Monochromatic

#443D1D

#796D34

#AE9C4B

#C8BA7E

#DFD7B4

Rectangle

#AE9C4B

#5DAF4B

#4B5DAF

#9D4BAF

Compound

#AE9C4B

#8FAF4B

#4B5DAF

#6B4BAF

Variations

Lighter

#C1B16D

#CCC296

#DEDAC5

Darker

#8E7F3A

#635826

#3A3416

Saturation

#8C866E

#AF9D4B

#D4B425

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AE9C4B

#AC9E4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE9C4B

#9F9F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE9C4B

#B1939A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Savannah 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

#C2A253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE9C4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFA778

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.

#46538E

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: #AE9C4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE9C4B;

CSS Variable

--color-savannah: #AE9C4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'savannah': '#AE9C4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE9C4B] text-[#AE9C4B]

SCSS

$savannah: #AE9C4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9C4B?

#AE9C4B is Savannah, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AE9C4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Savannah?

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

What colors pair well with Savannah?

Savannah 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 Savannah?

You can download Savannah 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 Savannah?

The hex code is #AE9C4B. In RGB it's 174, 156, 75, and in HSL it's 49°, 40%, 49%.

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