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Thimbleberry Leaf

#AFA97D

RGB 175, 169, 125 · HSL 53°, 24%, 59% · CMYK 0, 3, 29, 31

Thimbleberry Leaf is #AFA97D in HEX — rgb(175, 169, 125), hsl(53°, 24%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 31%).

Thimbleberry Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 24%, 59%. 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#AFA97D

RGB175, 169, 125

HSL53°, 24%, 59%

HSV53°, 29%, 69%

CMYK0, 3, 29, 31

Decimal11512189

CSS RGBrgb(175, 169, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 24%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

Exact match

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 1.6 · #B0A980

Valspar

Gentle Pasture 6003-4A

ΔE 1.7 · #ACA97F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 2.3 · #B1A979

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 2.4 · #B2AA7A

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 2.4 · #A8A77B

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 523

ΔE 3 · #B5B186

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 3.1 · #B4AC85

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 3.5 · #AEAC7A

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4 · #BCB186

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6.3 · #C1B98F

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.3 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 8.6 · #BCB596

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 9.4 · #9CAD7F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#AFA97D

#7D83B0

Analogous

#B0917D

#AFA97D

#9CB07D

Triadic

#AFA97D

#7DB0AA

#AA7DB0

Split-Complementary

#AFA97D

#7D9CB0

#917DB0

Tetradic

#AFA97D

#7DB091

#7D83B0

#B07D9C

Monochromatic

#5C5838

#8B8555

#AFA97D

#CDC9AD

#EAE8DC

Rectangle

#AFA97D

#83B07D

#7D83B0

#AA7DB0

Compound

#AFA97D

#9CB07D

#7D83B0

#917DB0

Variations

Lighter

#BFBB97

#CDCAB3

#E1DFD4

Darker

#97905A

#69633D

#3D3A23

Saturation

#9E9C8F

#B0AA7D

#D7C856

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFA97D

#B1A87E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFA97D

#AAAA84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFA97D

#B2A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Thimbleberry Leaf 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

#C3AB79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFA97D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B09D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6068A0

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: #AFA97D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFA97D;

CSS Variable

--color-thimbleberry-leaf: #AFA97D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thimbleberry-leaf': '#AFA97D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFA97D] text-[#AFA97D]

SCSS

$thimbleberry-leaf: #AFA97D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFA97D?

#AFA97D is Thimbleberry Leaf, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFA97D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thimbleberry Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Thimbleberry Leaf?

Thimbleberry Leaf 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 Thimbleberry Leaf?

You can download Thimbleberry Leaf 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 Thimbleberry Leaf?

The hex code is #AFA97D. In RGB it's 175, 169, 125, and in HSL it's 53°, 24%, 59%.

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