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Shaded Fern

#786947

RGB 120, 105, 71 · HSL 42°, 26%, 37% · CMYK 0, 13, 41, 53

Shaded Fern is #786947 in HEX — rgb(120, 105, 71), hsl(42°, 26%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 53%).

Shaded Fern pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 26%, 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#786947

RGB120, 105, 71

HSL42°, 26%, 37%

HSV42°, 41%, 47%

CMYK0, 13, 41, 53

Decimal7891271

CSS RGBrgb(120, 105, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 26%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Grasslands 333

ΔE 0.8 · #7A6B49

Vista Paint

Becker Gold C-352

ΔE 1 · #776A48

Behr

Olive PPU8-1

ΔE 2.7 · #7B6C4E

PPG

Russian Olive 1112-7

ΔE 2.7 · #726647

Benjamin Moore

Sage 2143-10

ΔE 2.8 · #776D4C

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 2.9 · #7D6848

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 3.4 · #7A6841

Dulux

Bronze Medal S17D8

ΔE 3.8 · #6D6140

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 4.1 · #826D4F

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 4.8 · #6F6A49

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6 · #696346

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.7 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.9 · #686A47

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 8.5 · #6A5F31

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 10.2 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 12 · #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 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

#786947

#465577

Analogous

#775046

#786947

#6D7746

Triadic

#786947

#467768

#684677

Split-Complementary

#786947

#466D77

#504677

Tetradic

#786947

#467750

#465577

#77466D

Monochromatic

#16140D

#473E2A

#786947

#A49165

#C1B495

Rectangle

#786947

#557746

#465577

#684677

Compound

#786947

#6D7746

#465577

#504677

Variations

Lighter

#9F8C5E

#B4A789

#D1CBBD

Darker

#605437

#433A25

#272215

Saturation

#666157

#776846

#9A7623

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

#786947

#736C47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#786947

#6C6C4C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#786947

#796568

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shaded Fern 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

#997B50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#786947

Daylight 5500K

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

#878075

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#3C4864

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: #786947;

CSS — background

background-color: #786947;

CSS Variable

--color-shaded-fern: #786947;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shaded-fern': '#786947' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#786947] text-[#786947]

SCSS

$shaded-fern: #786947;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #786947?

#786947 is Shaded Fern, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #786947 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shaded Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Shaded Fern?

Shaded Fern 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 Shaded Fern?

You can download Shaded Fern 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 Shaded Fern?

The hex code is #786947. In RGB it's 120, 105, 71, and in HSL it's 42°, 26%, 37%.

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