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Russian Olive

#726647

RGB 114, 102, 71 · HSL 43°, 23%, 36% · CMYK 0, 11, 38, 55

Russian Olive is #726647 in HEX — rgb(114, 102, 71), hsl(43°, 23%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 55%).

Russian Olive pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 23%, 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#726647

RGB114, 102, 71

HSL43°, 23%, 36%

HSV43°, 38%, 45%

CMYK0, 11, 38, 55

Decimal7497287

CSS RGBrgb(114, 102, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 23%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Russian Olive 1112-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mount Olive 382

ΔE 0.7 · #716646

Vista Paint

Mount Olive C-381

ΔE 1.5 · #706747

Dunn-Edwards

Covered Wagon DE6196

ΔE 2.4 · #726449

Dulux

Bronze Medal S17D8

ΔE 2.5 · #6D6140

Benjamin Moore

Sage 2143-10

ΔE 2.9 · #776D4C

Behr

Tree Swing PPU7-2

ΔE 3 · #726144

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 3.5 · #696346

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 3.5 · #6F6A49

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 4.4 · #7A6A51

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 4.6 · #676443

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.7 · #686A47

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 7.4 · #6D6552

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.3 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.7 · #857F69

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#726647

#475371

Analogous

#715047

#726647

#687147

Triadic

#726647

#477165

#654771

Split-Complementary

#726647

#476871

#504771

Tetradic

#726647

#477150

#475371

#714768

Monochromatic

#13110C

#423B29

#726647

#9F8F65

#BCB194

Rectangle

#726647

#537147

#475371

#654771

Compound

#726647

#687147

#475371

#504771

Variations

Lighter

#998960

#B0A58A

#CFCABD

Darker

#5B5138

#3F3826

#252116

Saturation

#625F55

#716547

#947423

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

5.66:1

vs Black

3.71:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#726647

#6F6847

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#726647

#68684C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#726647

#736265

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Russian 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

#957950

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#726647

Daylight 5500K

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

#827E75

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.

#3B4662

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: #726647;

CSS — background

background-color: #726647;

CSS Variable

--color-russian-olive: #726647;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russian-olive': '#726647' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#726647] text-[#726647]

SCSS

$russian-olive: #726647;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #726647?

#726647 is Russian Olive, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #726647 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russian Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Russian Olive?

Russian 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 Russian Olive?

You can download Russian 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 Russian Olive?

The hex code is #726647. In RGB it's 114, 102, 71, and in HSL it's 43°, 23%, 36%.

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