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Capulet Olive

#6E6D4A

RGB 110, 109, 74 · HSL 58°, 20%, 36% · CMYK 0, 1, 33, 57

Capulet Olive is #6E6D4A in HEX — rgb(110, 109, 74), hsl(58°, 20%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 33%, 57%).

Capulet Olive pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 20%, 36%. 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#6E6D4A

RGB110, 109, 74

HSL58°, 20%, 36%

HSV58°, 33%, 43%

CMYK0, 1, 33, 57

Decimal7236938

CSS RGBrgb(110, 109, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 20%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gratefully Grass 1115-7

ΔE 1.6 · #71714E

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 2 · #686A47

Behr

Butternut Wood 710D-6

ΔE 2.1 · #6D6A4A

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 2.1 · #686945

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 2.2 · #6F6A49

Dulux

Fossil Green S19C8

ΔE 2.6 · #6C6943

Benjamin Moore

Guacamole 2144-10

ΔE 3.2 · #656843

Vista Paint

Old School C-409

ΔE 3.2 · #666842

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 3.7 · #676443

Dunn-Edwards

Secret Path DE6252

ΔE 4.4 · #737054

Sherwin-Williams

Oakmoss SW6180

ΔE 4.9 · #65684C

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 5.2 · #696346

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 5.7 · #6C7156

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.1 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.2 · #857F69

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

#6E6D4A

#494B6E

Analogous

#6E5B49

#6E6D4A

#5D6E49

Triadic

#6E6D4A

#496E6D

#6D496E

Split-Complementary

#6E6D4A

#495D6E

#5B496E

Tetradic

#6E6D4A

#496E5B

#494B6E

#6E495D

Monochromatic

#12120C

#40402B

#6E6D4A

#9B9969

#BAB897

Rectangle

#6E6D4A

#4B6E49

#494B6E

#6D496E

Compound

#6E6D4A

#5D6E49

#494B6E

#5B496E

Variations

Lighter

#959464

#AEAD8C

#CECDBE

Darker

#59583A

#3E3D27

#242417

Saturation

#616156

#6E6D49

#938F25

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

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6E6D4A

#726B4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E6D4A

#6D6D50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E6D4A

#70686B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Capulet Olive 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

#927E53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6E6D4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#7F8377

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B3C62

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: #6E6D4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E6D4A;

CSS Variable

--color-capulet-olive: #6E6D4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capulet-olive': '#6E6D4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E6D4A] text-[#6E6D4A]

SCSS

$capulet-olive: #6E6D4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6D4A?

#6E6D4A is Capulet Olive, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6E6D4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capulet Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Capulet Olive?

Capulet Olive 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 Capulet Olive?

You can download Capulet Olive 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 Capulet Olive?

The hex code is #6E6D4A. In RGB it's 110, 109, 74, and in HSL it's 58°, 20%, 36%.

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