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Grain .07

#AF8A3A

RGB 175, 138, 58 · HSL 41°, 50%, 46% · CMYK 0, 21, 67, 31

Grain .07 is #AF8A3A in HEX — rgb(175, 138, 58), hsl(41°, 50%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 67%, 31%).

Grain .07 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 50%, 46%. 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#AF8A3A

RGB175, 138, 58

HSL41°, 50%, 46%

HSV41°, 67%, 69%

CMYK0, 21, 67, 31

Decimal11504186

CSS RGBrgb(175, 138, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 50%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pirate's Gold DEA168

ΔE 3.2 · #B08F42

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 3.6 · #B18F38

Benjamin Moore

Tapestry 2153-30

ΔE 3.7 · #B08941

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 4.5 · #A7833B

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 5.2 · #B08843

Behr

Harvest Time S300-6

ΔE 5.2 · #A48038

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 5.4 · #A7843E

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 5.8 · #AA803A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 6.7 · #B28E4B

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.8 · #BF8D35

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.3 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.4 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.6 · #D69C54

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 12.8 · #AEA04B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AF8A3A

#3B60B0

Analogous

#B0503B

#AF8A3A

#9AB03B

Triadic

#AF8A3A

#3BB08B

#8B3BB0

Split-Complementary

#AF8A3A

#3B9AB0

#503BB0

Tetradic

#AF8A3A

#3BB050

#3B60B0

#B03B9A

Monochromatic

#3D3014

#775E28

#AF8A3A

#CDAE6A

#E0CDA3

Rectangle

#AF8A3A

#60B03B

#3B60B0

#8B3BB0

Compound

#AF8A3A

#9AB03B

#3B60B0

#503BB0

Variations

Lighter

#C8A55A

#CFB989

#E0D5BE

Darker

#8F702D

#644E1D

#3B2D10

Saturation

#877C64

#B08B3B

#CD961D

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#AF8A3A

#A29439

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF8A3A

#91914B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF8A3A

#B18289

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grain .07 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

#C39447

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF8A3A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0996B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#39548E

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: #AF8A3A;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF8A3A;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-.07: #AF8A3A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-.07': '#AF8A3A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF8A3A] text-[#AF8A3A]

SCSS

$grain-.07: #AF8A3A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF8A3A?

#AF8A3A is Grain .07, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AF8A3A warm or cool?

Grain .07 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain .07?

Grain .07 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Grain .07?

Grain .07 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 Grain .07?

You can download Grain .07 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 Grain .07?

The hex code is #AF8A3A. In RGB it's 175, 138, 58, and in HSL it's 41°, 50%, 46%.

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