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Ochre Yellow

#AEA04B

RGB 174, 160, 75 · HSL 52°, 40%, 49% · CMYK 0, 8, 57, 32

Ochre Yellow is #AEA04B in HEX — rgb(174, 160, 75), hsl(52°, 40%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 57%, 32%).

Ochre Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#AEA04B

RGB174, 160, 75

HSL52°, 40%, 49%

HSV52°, 57%, 68%

CMYK0, 8, 57, 32

Decimal11444299

CSS RGBrgb(174, 160, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 40%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Queen Palm DE5488

ΔE 1.2 · #AD9E4B

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 2.4 · #B3A44B

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 385

ΔE 2.7 · #AE9C4B

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 3.5 · #B7A756

Behr

Desert Moss 360F-5

ΔE 4.4 · #B9A64B

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 4.7 · #BBAC59

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BAA24E

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 4.8 · #AAA651

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 6.1 · #B59F55

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 6.9 · #B4B05A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 8.3 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 14 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.2 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 21.2 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 24.1 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#AEA04B

#4B58AF

Analogous

#AF704B

#AEA04B

#8AAF4B

Triadic

#AEA04B

#4BAFA2

#A24BAF

Split-Complementary

#AEA04B

#4B8AAF

#704BAF

Tetradic

#AEA04B

#4BAF70

#4B58AF

#AF4B8A

Monochromatic

#443F1D

#797034

#AEA04B

#C8BE7E

#DFD9B4

Rectangle

#AEA04B

#58AF4B

#4B58AF

#A24BAF

Compound

#AEA04B

#8AAF4B

#4B58AF

#704BAF

Variations

Lighter

#C1B56D

#CCC496

#DEDBC5

Darker

#8E833A

#635B26

#3A3516

Saturation

#8C886E

#AFA24B

#D4BD25

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEA04B

#AEA04C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEA04B

#A2A25C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEA04B

#B2979D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ochre Yellow 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

#C2A553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEA04B

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFAA78

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.

#46508E

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: #AEA04B;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEA04B;

CSS Variable

--color-ochre-yellow: #AEA04B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochre-yellow': '#AEA04B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEA04B] text-[#AEA04B]

SCSS

$ochre-yellow: #AEA04B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA04B?

#AEA04B is Ochre Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AEA04B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ochre Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Ochre Yellow?

Ochre Yellow 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 Ochre Yellow?

You can download Ochre Yellow 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 Ochre Yellow?

The hex code is #AEA04B. In RGB it's 174, 160, 75, and in HSL it's 52°, 40%, 49%.

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