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Conservation

#796E54

RGB 121, 110, 84 · HSL 42°, 18%, 40% · CMYK 0, 9, 31, 53

Conservation is #796E54 in HEX — rgb(121, 110, 84), hsl(42°, 18%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 31%, 53%).

Conservation pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 18%, 40%. 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#796E54

RGB121, 110, 84

HSL42°, 18%, 40%

HSV42°, 31%, 47%

CMYK0, 9, 31, 53

Decimal7958100

CSS RGBrgb(121, 110, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 18%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Conservation 1027-6

Exact match

Dulux

Priory S17C7

ΔE 1.8 · #756E54

Behr

Mudslide BXC-05

ΔE 2 · #756E55

Valspar

Twilight Jungle 3007-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #7A6B54

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 2.6 · #7A6A51

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 2142-30

ΔE 2.8 · #767156

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgia On My Mind 361

ΔE 3.5 · #746A4B

Dunn-Edwards

Spruce Woods DE6238

ΔE 3.6 · #6F6A52

Vista Paint

CrËme de Caramel K-937

ΔE 3.8 · #7A6B57

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.6 · #746D5A

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 4.6 · #727155

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 5.3 · #847763

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 5.6 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 6.7 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.3 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#796E54

#545F78

Analogous

#785B54

#796E54

#717854

Triadic

#796E54

#54786D

#6D5478

Split-Complementary

#796E54

#547178

#5B5478

Tetradic

#796E54

#54785B

#545F78

#785471

Monochromatic

#1E1B15

#4B4434

#796E54

#A19578

#C0B8A5

Rectangle

#796E54

#5F7854

#545F78

#6D5478

Compound

#796E54

#717854

#545F78

#5B5478

Variations

Lighter

#9B8D6F

#B1A995

#D0CCC3

Darker

#615842

#433D2D

#27231A

Saturation

#6C6860

#786D54

#A27E2A

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.17:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#796E54

#767054

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#796E54

#707058

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#796E54

#7A6B6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Conservation 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

#9A7F5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#796E54

Daylight 5500K

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

#87847E

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.

#414E6C

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: #796E54;

CSS — background

background-color: #796E54;

CSS Variable

--color-conservation: #796E54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'conservation': '#796E54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#796E54] text-[#796E54]

SCSS

$conservation: #796E54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #796E54?

#796E54 is Conservation, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #796E54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Conservation?

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

What colors pair well with Conservation?

Conservation 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 Conservation?

You can download Conservation 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 Conservation?

The hex code is #796E54. In RGB it's 121, 110, 84, and in HSL it's 42°, 18%, 40%.

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