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Autumn Fern

#797447

RGB 121, 116, 71 · HSL 54°, 26%, 38% · CMYK 0, 4, 41, 53

Autumn Fern is #797447 in HEX — rgb(121, 116, 71), hsl(54°, 26%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 41%, 53%).

Autumn Fern pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 26%, 38%. 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#797447

RGB121, 116, 71

HSL54°, 26%, 38%

HSV54°, 41%, 47%

CMYK0, 4, 41, 53

Decimal7959623

CSS RGBrgb(121, 116, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 26%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Autumn Fern 1114-7

Exact match

Dulux

Gunmetal Green S19D8

ΔE 1.1 · #777448

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 2.9 · #807548

Vista Paint

Cedar Edge K-408

ΔE 3.2 · #7C7947

Benjamin Moore

Shady 497

ΔE 3.5 · #77764E

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 3.8 · #7E7B52

Kilz

June Moss LG100-01

ΔE 4.1 · #72754B

Sherwin-Williams

Relentless Olive SW6425

ΔE 4.3 · #71713E

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 4.4 · #817A53

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 4.6 · #837946

Behr

Archaeological Site N300-6

ΔE 4.6 · #82754D

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.8 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.4 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.8 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.1 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14.1 · #857F69

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

#797447

#484D7A

Analogous

#7A5C48

#797447

#667A48

Triadic

#797447

#487A75

#75487A

Split-Complementary

#797447

#48667A

#5C487A

Tetradic

#797447

#487A5C

#484D7A

#7A4866

Monochromatic

#1A190F

#4A472B

#797447

#A6A068

#C3BE98

Rectangle

#797447

#4D7A48

#484D7A

#75487A

Compound

#797447

#667A48

#484D7A

#5C487A

Variations

Lighter

#A19B60

#B5B18B

#D2D0BE

Darker

#635E38

#454126

#282616

Saturation

#686759

#7A7548

#9E9224

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

4.77:1

vs Black

4.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#797447

#7B7348

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#797447

#75754F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#797447

#7B6E72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Autumn 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

#9A8450

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#797447

Daylight 5500K

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

#878975

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E4267

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: #797447;

CSS — background

background-color: #797447;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-fern: #797447;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-fern': '#797447' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#797447] text-[#797447]

SCSS

$autumn-fern: #797447;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #797447?

#797447 is Autumn Fern, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #797447 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Fern?

Autumn 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 Autumn Fern?

You can download Autumn 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 Autumn Fern?

The hex code is #797447. In RGB it's 121, 116, 71, and in HSL it's 54°, 26%, 38%.

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