YELLOWS

Secret Meadow

#72754F

RGB 114, 117, 79 · HSL 65°, 19%, 38% · CMYK 3, 0, 32, 54

Secret Meadow is #72754F in HEX — rgb(114, 117, 79), hsl(65°, 19%, 38%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 32%, 54%).

Secret Meadow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 19%, 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#72754F

RGB114, 117, 79

HSL65°, 19%, 38%

HSV65°, 32%, 46%

CMYK3, 0, 32, 54

Decimal7501135

CSS RGBrgb(114, 117, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 19%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pine 490

ΔE 1.8 · #6F7551

Kilz

June Moss LG100-01

ΔE 2.3 · #72754B

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

ΔE 2.4 · #787B54

Behr

Spanish Galleon 760D-6

ΔE 2.4 · #717854

PPG

Gratefully Grass 1115-7

ΔE 2.4 · #71714E

Dulux

Tambo Tank S18D7

ΔE 3.6 · #7D7C57

Vista Paint

Tuscany Hillside K-400

ΔE 4 · #707145

Valspar

Jungle Thicket 6003-4C

ΔE 4.1 · #7E7C58

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.2 · #7E7B52

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 4.5 · #686A47

Hallman-Lindsay

Old School 410

ΔE 4.8 · #686945

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 5.8 · #827C5A

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.9 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.2 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.4 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.9 · #978A65

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#72754F

#524E73

Analogous

#73644E

#72754F

#5E734E

Triadic

#72754F

#4E7073

#734E70

Split-Complementary

#72754F

#4E5E73

#644E73

Tetradic

#72754F

#4E7364

#524E73

#734E5E

Monochromatic

#181811

#444630

#72754F

#9A9E70

#BABD9E

Rectangle

#72754F

#4E7352

#524E73

#734E70

Compound

#72754F

#5E734E

#524E73

#644E73

Variations

Lighter

#959968

#ADAF91

#CECFC0

Darker

#5A5D3E

#3F402A

#252618

Saturation

#66665B

#70734E

#919B27

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#72754F

#787150

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#72754F

#747455

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#72754F

#757073

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Secret Meadow 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

#958456

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#72754F

Daylight 5500K

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

#82897B

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: #72754F;

CSS — background

background-color: #72754F;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-meadow: #72754F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-meadow': '#72754F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#72754F] text-[#72754F]

SCSS

$secret-meadow: #72754F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #72754F?

#72754F is Secret Meadow, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #72754F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Meadow?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Meadow?

Secret Meadow 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 Secret Meadow?

You can download Secret Meadow 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 Secret Meadow?

The hex code is #72754F. In RGB it's 114, 117, 79, and in HSL it's 65°, 19%, 38%.

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