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Martian

#AEA132

RGB 174, 161, 50 · HSL 54°, 55%, 44% · CMYK 0, 7, 71, 32

Martian is #AEA132 in HEX — rgb(174, 161, 50), hsl(54°, 55%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 71%, 32%).

Martian pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 55%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AEA132

RGB174, 161, 50

HSL54°, 55%, 44%

HSV54°, 71%, 68%

CMYK0, 7, 71, 32

Decimal11444530

CSS RGBrgb(174, 161, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 55%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

Exact match

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 3.9 · #BAA736

Behr

Tangy Green M320-6

ΔE 4.2 · #B6A031

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 4.8 · #AC9825

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 6 · #B8A02A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.8 · #C7B446

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 7.8 · #BCA849

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 9 · #BDA447

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 9.6 · #B3A44B

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 11.2 · #CEAB3B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 11.7 · #C9B156

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 12 · #929437

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 14.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.6 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.3 · #AF7C20

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

#AEA132

#323FAE

Analogous

#AE6432

#AEA132

#7DAE32

Triadic

#AEA132

#32AEA2

#A232AE

Split-Complementary

#AEA132

#327DAE

#6432AE

Tetradic

#AEA132

#32AE64

#323FAE

#AE327D

Monochromatic

#373310

#736A21

#AEA132

#D0C45D

#E1DA98

Rectangle

#AEA132

#3FAE32

#323FAE

#A232AE

Compound

#AEA132

#7DAE32

#323FAE

#6432AE

Variations

Lighter

#CCBF4E

#D1C981

#E0DCBA

Darker

#8E8326

#635C18

#3B360D

Saturation

#837F5E

#AEA232

#C7B619

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEA132

#B0A034

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEA132

#A3A34D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEA132

#B2969E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Martian 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

#C2A541

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEA132

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFAA65

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#333C8C

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: #AEA132;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEA132;

CSS Variable

--color-martian: #AEA132;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'martian': '#AEA132' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEA132] text-[#AEA132]

SCSS

$martian: #AEA132;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA132?

#AEA132 is Martian, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AEA132 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Martian?

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

What colors pair well with Martian?

Martian 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 Martian?

You can download Martian 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 Martian?

The hex code is #AEA132. In RGB it's 174, 161, 50, and in HSL it's 54°, 55%, 44%.

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