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Everglade

#6E6853

RGB 110, 104, 83 · HSL 47°, 14%, 38% · CMYK 0, 5, 25, 57

Everglade is #6E6853 in HEX — rgb(110, 104, 83), hsl(47°, 14%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 57%).

Everglade pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 14%, 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#6E6853

RGB110, 104, 83

HSL47°, 14%, 38%

HSV47°, 25%, 43%

CMYK0, 5, 25, 57

Decimal7235667

CSS RGBrgb(110, 104, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 14%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Everglade S17B7

Exact match

Valspar

City Arboretum 6006-4C

ΔE 0.9 · #6D6954

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Wax 374

ΔE 1.4 · #6F6A53

Vista Paint

Warren Tavern C-1406

ΔE 1.5 · #6A6650

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 1.7 · #6D6552

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Jade DE6245

ΔE 1.8 · #6C6956

Benjamin Moore

Trailing 1505

ΔE 1.9 · #6A6854

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 2.4 · #676450

Behr

Deer Trail HDC-FL14-8

ΔE 2.5 · #69624C

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 2.5 · #746D5A

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 3.1 · #66624B

PPG

Momentum 1028-6

ΔE 3.1 · #746F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Eclipse SW6166

ΔE 3.1 · #6B6757

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.6 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.1 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#6E6853

#53596E

Analogous

#6E5B53

#6E6853

#676E53

Triadic

#6E6853

#536E69

#69536E

Split-Complementary

#6E6853

#53676E

#5B536E

Tetradic

#6E6853

#536E5B

#53596E

#6E5367

Monochromatic

#171612

#433F32

#6E6853

#989176

#B9B4A2

Rectangle

#6E6853

#596E53

#53596E

#69536E

Compound

#6E6853

#676E53

#53596E

#5B536E

Variations

Lighter

#928B6F

#ABA795

#CDCBC2

Darker

#595442

#3E3A2D

#24221A

Saturation

#65635D

#6E6953

#98802A

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

5.57:1

vs Black

3.77:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E6853

#6D6853

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E6853

#696956

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E6853

#6F6567

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Everglade 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

#927B59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E6853

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F807E

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.

#3E4767

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: #6E6853;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E6853;

CSS Variable

--color-everglade: #6E6853;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'everglade': '#6E6853' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E6853] text-[#6E6853]

SCSS

$everglade: #6E6853;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6853?

#6E6853 is Everglade, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6E6853 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Everglade?

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

What colors pair well with Everglade?

Everglade 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 Everglade?

You can download Everglade 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 Everglade?

The hex code is #6E6853. In RGB it's 110, 104, 83, and in HSL it's 47°, 14%, 38%.

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