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Rustling Leaves

#6B6D4E

RGB 107, 109, 78 · HSL 64°, 17%, 37% · CMYK 2, 0, 28, 57

Rustling Leaves is #6B6D4E in HEX — rgb(107, 109, 78), hsl(64°, 17%, 37%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 57%).

Rustling Leaves pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 17%, 37%. 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#6B6D4E

RGB107, 109, 78

HSL64°, 17%, 37%

HSV64°, 28%, 43%

CMYK2, 0, 28, 57

Decimal7040334

CSS RGBrgb(107, 109, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 17%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rustling Leaves 1123-7

Exact match

Behr

Coconut Husk 730D-6

ΔE 1.9 · #666949

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 2.7 · #686A47

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 2.7 · #65684C

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 2.9 · #727155

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 3.1 · #6C7156

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 3.3 · #737054

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 3.5 · #686945

Dulux

Green Illude S18C7

ΔE 3.8 · #6F6F56

Valspar

Tarragon 6001-4C

ΔE 4.1 · #6B6D55

Benjamin Moore

Pine 490

ΔE 4.2 · #6F7551

Vista Paint

Evergreen Trail K-904

ΔE 4.2 · #616B49

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 5 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 7.2 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.3 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12.1 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#6B6D4E

#504E6E

Analogous

#6E604E

#6B6D4E

#5C6E4E

Triadic

#6B6D4E

#4E6C6E

#6E4E6C

Split-Complementary

#6B6D4E

#4E5C6E

#604E6E

Tetradic

#6B6D4E

#4E6E60

#504E6E

#6E4E5C

Monochromatic

#14150F

#40422F

#6B6D4E

#979970

#B7B99D

Rectangle

#6B6D4E

#4E6E50

#504E6E

#6E4E6C

Compound

#6B6D4E

#5C6E4E

#504E6E

#604E6E

Variations

Lighter

#919469

#ABAD91

#CDCDC0

Darker

#57593E

#3C3E2A

#232418

Saturation

#63635A

#6C6E4E

#8E9627

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

5.35:1

vs Black

3.92:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6B6D4E

#706A4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B6D4E

#6D6D53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B6D4E

#6D696B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rustling Leaves 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

#907E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B6D4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D837A

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.

#3F3C64

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: #6B6D4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B6D4E;

CSS Variable

--color-rustling-leaves: #6B6D4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustling-leaves': '#6B6D4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B6D4E] text-[#6B6D4E]

SCSS

$rustling-leaves: #6B6D4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B6D4E?

#6B6D4E is Rustling Leaves, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6B6D4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustling Leaves?

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

What colors pair well with Rustling Leaves?

Rustling Leaves 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 Rustling Leaves?

You can download Rustling Leaves 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 Rustling Leaves?

The hex code is #6B6D4E. In RGB it's 107, 109, 78, and in HSL it's 64°, 17%, 37%.

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