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Austere

#726848

RGB 114, 104, 72 · HSL 46°, 23%, 36% · CMYK 0, 9, 37, 55

Austere is #726848 in HEX — rgb(114, 104, 72), hsl(46°, 23%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 37%, 55%).

Austere pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#726848

RGB114, 104, 72

HSL46°, 23%, 36%

HSV46°, 37%, 45%

CMYK0, 9, 37, 55

Decimal7497800

CSS RGBrgb(114, 104, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 23%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Austere 354

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mount Olive C-381

ΔE 0.7 · #706747

PPG

Russian Olive 1112-7

ΔE 1.2 · #726647

Benjamin Moore

Sage 2143-10

ΔE 2 · #776D4C

Dulux

Army Fatigues S18D8

ΔE 2.1 · #6D6746

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 2.4 · #6F6A49

Behr

Butternut Wood 710D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #6D6A4A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 3.4 · #696346

Dunn-Edwards

Covered Wagon DE6196

ΔE 3.4 · #726449

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 4 · #676443

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 5 · #7A6A51

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 5.7 · #686A47

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 7.7 · #6D6552

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 8 · #676450

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.2 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.2 · #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 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

#726848

#475171

Analogous

#715247

#726848

#667147

Triadic

#726848

#477167

#674771

Split-Complementary

#726848

#476671

#524771

Tetradic

#726848

#477152

#475171

#714766

Monochromatic

#13110C

#423C29

#726848

#9F9165

#BCB394

Rectangle

#726848

#517147

#475171

#674771

Compound

#726848

#667147

#475171

#524771

Variations

Lighter

#998C60

#B0A78A

#CFCBBD

Darker

#5B5338

#3F3926

#252216

Saturation

#625F55

#716747

#947A23

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

5.54:1

vs Black

3.79:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#726848

#706948

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#726848

#6A6A4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#726848

#746467

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Austere 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

#957B51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#726848

Daylight 5500K

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

#828075

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.

#3B4462

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: #726848;

CSS — background

background-color: #726848;

CSS Variable

--color-austere: #726848;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'austere': '#726848' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#726848] text-[#726848]

SCSS

$austere: #726848;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #726848?

#726848 is Austere, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #726848 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Austere?

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

What colors pair well with Austere?

Austere 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 Austere?

You can download Austere 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 Austere?

The hex code is #726848. In RGB it's 114, 104, 72, and in HSL it's 46°, 23%, 36%.

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