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Folk Tales

#756A48

RGB 117, 106, 72 · HSL 45°, 24%, 37% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 54

Folk Tales is #756A48 in HEX — rgb(117, 106, 72), hsl(45°, 24%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 54%).

Folk Tales pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 24%, 37%. 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#756A48

RGB117, 106, 72

HSL45°, 24%, 37%

HSV45°, 38%, 46%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 54

Decimal7694920

CSS RGBrgb(117, 106, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 24%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Folk Tales C-367

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Folk Tales 368

ΔE 0.8 · #766A47

Benjamin Moore

Sage 2143-10

ΔE 1.4 · #776D4C

PPG

Russian Olive 1112-7

ΔE 2.2 · #726647

Dulux

Army Fatigues S18D8

ΔE 2.9 · #6D6746

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 2.9 · #6F6A49

Behr

Olive PPU8-1

ΔE 3.1 · #7B6C4E

Dunn-Edwards

Camouflage DEA172

ΔE 3.2 · #7E7150

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 4.7 · #7A6841

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 4.8 · #696346

Valspar

Summer's End 6005-4C

ΔE 4.9 · #676443

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 6.1 · #686A47

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.7 · #7E7B52

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.3 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 9.4 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#756A48

#485375

Analogous

#755348

#756A48

#6A7548

Triadic

#756A48

#48756A

#6A4875

Split-Complementary

#756A48

#486A75

#534875

Tetradic

#756A48

#487553

#485375

#75486A

Monochromatic

#16140E

#463F2B

#756A48

#A29367

#BFB597

Rectangle

#756A48

#537548

#485375

#6A4875

Compound

#756A48

#6A7548

#485375

#534875

Variations

Lighter

#9D8E60

#B2A88B

#D0CBBD

Darker

#5F5538

#423B26

#272216

Saturation

#656258

#756A48

#997C24

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

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#756A48

#736B48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#756A48

#6C6C4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#756A48

#776669

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Folk Tales 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

#977C51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#756A48

Daylight 5500K

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

#848175

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.

#3C4664

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: #756A48;

CSS — background

background-color: #756A48;

CSS Variable

--color-folk-tales: #756A48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folk-tales': '#756A48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#756A48] text-[#756A48]

SCSS

$folk-tales: #756A48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #756A48?

#756A48 is Folk Tales, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #756A48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folk Tales?

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

What colors pair well with Folk Tales?

Folk Tales 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 Folk Tales?

You can download Folk Tales 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 Folk Tales?

The hex code is #756A48. In RGB it's 117, 106, 72, and in HSL it's 45°, 24%, 37%.

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