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Tarragon

#6B6D55

RGB 107, 109, 85 · HSL 65°, 12%, 38% · CMYK 2, 0, 22, 57

Tarragon is #6B6D55 in HEX — rgb(107, 109, 85), hsl(65°, 12%, 38%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 57%).

Tarragon pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 12%, 38%. 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#6B6D55

RGB107, 109, 85

HSL65°, 12%, 38%

HSV65°, 22%, 43%

CMYK2, 0, 22, 57

Decimal7040341

CSS RGBrgb(107, 109, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 12%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tarragon 6001-4C

Exact match

Dulux

Flinder's Green S19C7

ΔE 0.8 · #6D6F57

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 1.5 · #6C7059

Dunn-Edwards

Bijoux Green DE6266

ΔE 1.7 · #676B55

Kilz

Yew Hedge LG100-02

ΔE 2 · #656952

PPG

All About Olive 1126-7

ΔE 2.7 · #676C58

Behr

Herb Cornucopia MQ6-53

ΔE 2.9 · #6F745B

Vista Paint

Candle Wax C-373

ΔE 2.9 · #6D6951

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Wax 374

ΔE 3.2 · #6F6A53

Benjamin Moore

Trailing 1505

ΔE 3.2 · #6A6854

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 3.3 · #65684C

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.4 · #676450

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.9 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.6 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 7.4 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.8 · #515545

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

#6B6D55

#57556D

Analogous

#6D6355

#6B6D55

#5F6D55

Triadic

#6B6D55

#556B6D

#6D556B

Split-Complementary

#6B6D55

#555F6D

#63556D

Tetradic

#6B6D55

#556D63

#57556D

#6D555F

Monochromatic

#161712

#414234

#6B6D55

#939679

#B6B7A4

Rectangle

#6B6D55

#556D57

#57556D

#6D556B

Compound

#6B6D55

#5F6D55

#57556D

#63556D

Variations

Lighter

#8D9071

#A8AA96

#CCCCC3

Darker

#565744

#3B3C2E

#23231B

Saturation

#64645D

#6B6D55

#8E972B

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

5.32:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6B6D55

#6F6A56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6B6D55

#6D6D59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6B6D55

#6D6A6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tarragon 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

#907E5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6B6D55

Daylight 5500K

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

#7D837F

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.

#413E67

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: #6B6D55;

CSS — background

background-color: #6B6D55;

CSS Variable

--color-tarragon: #6B6D55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tarragon': '#6B6D55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6B6D55] text-[#6B6D55]

SCSS

$tarragon: #6B6D55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B6D55?

#6B6D55 is Tarragon, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6B6D55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tarragon?

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

What colors pair well with Tarragon?

Tarragon 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 Tarragon?

You can download Tarragon 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 Tarragon?

The hex code is #6B6D55. In RGB it's 107, 109, 85, and in HSL it's 65°, 12%, 38%.

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