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Hemlock

#69684B

RGB 105, 104, 75 · HSL 58°, 17%, 35% · CMYK 0, 1, 29, 59

Hemlock is #69684B in HEX — rgb(105, 104, 75), hsl(58°, 17%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 29%, 59%).

Hemlock pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 17%, 35%. 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#69684B

RGB105, 104, 75

HSL58°, 17%, 35%

HSV58°, 29%, 41%

CMYK0, 1, 29, 59

Decimal6907979

CSS RGBrgb(105, 104, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 17%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amazon Jungle PPU9-24

ΔE 1.3 · #686748

PPG

Olive Orchard 11-08

ΔE 1.8 · #6E6A4C

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 1.9 · #65684C

Benjamin Moore

Turtle 2142-20

ΔE 2.2 · #6A654A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 2.8 · #696346

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 3.1 · #676443

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 3.2 · #6F6A49

Vista Paint

Candle Wax C-373

ΔE 3.3 · #6D6951

Dulux

Army Fatigues S18D8

ΔE 3.4 · #6D6746

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 3.6 · #737054

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 3.7 · #686A47

Hallman-Lindsay

Warren Tavern historic-warren--tavern

ΔE 4.1 · #6B654E

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 4.4 · #6C7156

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.4 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10.1 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#69684B

#4A4B68

Analogous

#68584A

#69684B

#5A684A

Triadic

#69684B

#4A6867

#674A68

Split-Complementary

#69684B

#4A5A68

#584A68

Tetradic

#69684B

#4A6858

#4A4B68

#684A5A

Monochromatic

#0F0F0B

#3C3B2A

#69684B

#95946A

#B5B497

Rectangle

#69684B

#4B684A

#4A4B68

#674A68

Compound

#69684B

#5A684A

#4A4B68

#584A68

Variations

Lighter

#8F8E66

#AAA98D

#CCCBBE

Darker

#54533B

#3A3A28

#222217

Saturation

#5E5D55

#68674A

#8D8A25

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

5.70:1

vs Black

3.68:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#69684B

#6C664C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#69684B

#686850

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#69684B

#6B6467

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hemlock 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

#8E7B53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#69684B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B8078

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.

#393A5F

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: #69684B;

CSS — background

background-color: #69684B;

CSS Variable

--color-hemlock: #69684B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hemlock': '#69684B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#69684B] text-[#69684B]

SCSS

$hemlock: #69684B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #69684B?

#69684B is Hemlock, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #69684B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hemlock?

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

What colors pair well with Hemlock?

Hemlock 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 Hemlock?

You can download Hemlock 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 Hemlock?

The hex code is #69684B. In RGB it's 105, 104, 75, and in HSL it's 58°, 17%, 35%.

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