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Spartan Stone

#AFA994

RGB 175, 169, 148 · HSL 47°, 14%, 63% · CMYK 0, 3, 15, 31

Spartan Stone is #AFA994 in HEX — rgb(175, 169, 148), hsl(47°, 14%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 31%).

Spartan Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 14%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AFA994

RGB175, 169, 148

HSL47°, 14%, 63%

HSV47°, 15%, 69%

CMYK0, 3, 15, 31

Decimal11512212

CSS RGBrgb(175, 169, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 14%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 1 · #ADA791

Behr

Stone Walls PPU8-19

ΔE 1 · #AFA792

Dulux

Oyster Linen S16B3

ΔE 1.2 · #B0A996

Sherwin-Williams

Svelte Sage SW6164

ΔE 1.2 · #B2AC96

PPG

Scottish Moor 11-20

ΔE 1.3 · #ADAA96

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 1.6 · #B3AB98

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 1.7 · #ABA68F

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 1.8 · #B0A790

Benjamin Moore

Brandon 977 · CC-530

ΔE 1.9 · #B0A690

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 2.2 · #AAA593

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.3 · #B3A997

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 2.5 · #A7A58F

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 3 · #B5B19A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.8 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.8 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#AFA994

#9399AE

Analogous

#AE9B93

#AFA994

#A6AE93

Triadic

#AFA994

#93AEA8

#A893AE

Split-Complementary

#AFA994

#93A6AE

#9B93AE

Tetradic

#AFA994

#93AE9B

#9399AE

#AE93A6

Monochromatic

#605B48

#8C8469

#AFA994

#CFCBBF

#F0EFEB

Rectangle

#AFA994

#99AE93

#9399AE

#A893AE

Compound

#AFA994

#A6AE93

#9399AE

#9B93AE

Variations

Lighter

#BEBAA9

#CDCAC0

#E1E0DB

Darker

#938B6E

#66604B

#3C382B

Saturation

#A5A39D

#AEA893

#D6BF6B

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFA994

#AEA995

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFA994

#AAAA97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFA994

#B0A6A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spartan Stone 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

#C3AB8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFA994

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B0AE

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6B78A6

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: #AFA994;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFA994;

CSS Variable

--color-spartan-stone: #AFA994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spartan-stone': '#AFA994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFA994] text-[#AFA994]

SCSS

$spartan-stone: #AFA994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFA994?

#AFA994 is Spartan Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFA994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spartan Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Spartan Stone?

Spartan Stone 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 Spartan Stone?

You can download Spartan Stone 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 Spartan Stone?

The hex code is #AFA994. In RGB it's 175, 169, 148, and in HSL it's 47°, 14%, 63%.

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