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Zucchini Garden

#AFA170

RGB 175, 161, 112 · HSL 47°, 28%, 56% · CMYK 0, 8, 36, 31

Zucchini Garden is #AFA170 in HEX — rgb(175, 161, 112), hsl(47°, 28%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 36%, 31%).

Zucchini Garden pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 28%, 56%. 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#AFA170

RGB175, 161, 112

HSL47°, 28%, 56%

HSV47°, 36%, 69%

CMYK0, 8, 36, 31

Decimal11510128

CSS RGBrgb(175, 161, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 28%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Green Bean Casserol HDC-WR15-10

ΔE 1.7 · #B1A36F

Hallman-Lindsay

Crack Willow 395

ΔE 1.9 · #B0A470

Vista Paint

Crack Willow C-394

ΔE 2.6 · #ADA36E

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #B3A477

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A479

PPG

Old Times Sake 11-05

ΔE 3.7 · #B1A26A

Benjamin Moore

Military 2148-30

ΔE 3.8 · #B29D69

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 4 · #B2AA7A

Dulux

Stilted Stalks S17D5

ΔE 4.3 · #A2986A

Valspar

Olive Rush 6006-6B

ΔE 4.3 · #A39B6E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.4 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.6 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.8 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#AFA170

#6F7DAE

Analogous

#AE816F

#AFA170

#9CAE6F

Triadic

#AFA170

#6FAEA1

#A16FAE

Split-Complementary

#AFA170

#6F9CAE

#816FAE

Tetradic

#AFA170

#6FAE81

#6F7DAE

#AE6F9C

Monochromatic

#554D30

#86794B

#AFA170

#CAC1A0

#E5E1D1

Rectangle

#AFA170

#7DAE6F

#6F7DAE

#A16FAE

Compound

#AFA170

#9CAE6F

#6F7DAE

#816FAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEB38C

#CCC5AC

#DFDCD0

Darker

#948551

#675C36

#3C361F

Saturation

#989485

#AEA16F

#D7B747

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFA170

#ADA271

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFA170

#A3A378

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFA170

#B19B9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zucchini Garden 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

#C3A56F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFA170

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0AA93

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5B6898

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #AFA170;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFA170;

CSS Variable

--color-zucchini-garden: #AFA170;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zucchini-garden': '#AFA170' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFA170] text-[#AFA170]

SCSS

$zucchini-garden: #AFA170;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFA170?

#AFA170 is Zucchini Garden, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFA170 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zucchini Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Zucchini Garden?

Zucchini Garden 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 Zucchini Garden?

You can download Zucchini Garden 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 Zucchini Garden?

The hex code is #AFA170. In RGB it's 175, 161, 112, and in HSL it's 47°, 28%, 56%.

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