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Palm

#AFAF5E

RGB 175, 175, 94 · HSL 60°, 34%, 53% · CMYK 0, 0, 46, 31

Palm is #AFAF5E in HEX — rgb(175, 175, 94), hsl(60°, 34%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 46%, 31%).

Palm pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 34%, 53%. 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#AFAF5E

RGB175, 175, 94

HSL60°, 34%, 53%

HSV60°, 46%, 69%

CMYK0, 0, 46, 31

Decimal11513694

CSS RGBrgb(175, 175, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 34%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 1 · #AEAD5B

Dulux

Green Me S18F6

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B55F

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 3.1 · #B4B05A

Vista Paint

Motherland C-792

ΔE 3.3 · #BAB564

Benjamin Moore

Split 2146-30

ΔE 4 · #B2AE56

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 4.1 · #BCB667

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 4.4 · #B1A859

PPG

Beach Bag 1117-5

ΔE 5.4 · #ADB864

Behr

Fresh Brew M330-5

ΔE 5.5 · #B4B66E

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 7 · #BEAF64

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8.4 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 8.6 · #BEC675

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 8.6 · #BCB472

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 14.1 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 18.5 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#AFAF5E

#5E5EB0

Analogous

#B0875E

#AFAF5E

#87B05E

Triadic

#AFAF5E

#5EB0B0

#B05EB0

Split-Complementary

#AFAF5E

#5E87B0

#875EB0

Tetradic

#AFAF5E

#5EB087

#5E5EB0

#B05E87

Monochromatic

#4F4F27

#828240

#AFAF5E

#C9C992

#E2E2C5

Rectangle

#AFAF5E

#5EB05E

#5E5EB0

#B05EB0

Compound

#AFAF5E

#87B05E

#5E5EB0

#875EB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0C07F

#CCCCA2

#DFDFCB

Darker

#939346

#66662F

#3C3C1A

Saturation

#93937B

#B0B05E

#D7D737

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFAF5E

#B7AA60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFAF5E

#AFAF6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFAF5E

#B4A5AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Palm 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

#C3B062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFAF5E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B586

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#525294

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: #AFAF5E;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFAF5E;

CSS Variable

--color-palm: #AFAF5E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palm': '#AFAF5E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFAF5E] text-[#AFAF5E]

SCSS

$palm: #AFAF5E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFAF5E?

#AFAF5E is Palm, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFAF5E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palm?

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

What colors pair well with Palm?

Palm 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 Palm?

You can download Palm 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 Palm?

The hex code is #AFAF5E. In RGB it's 175, 175, 94, and in HSL it's 60°, 34%, 53%.

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