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Tree Hugger

#79774A

RGB 121, 119, 74 · HSL 57°, 24%, 38% · CMYK 0, 2, 39, 53

Tree Hugger is #79774A in HEX — rgb(121, 119, 74), hsl(57°, 24%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 39%, 53%).

Tree Hugger pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 24%, 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#79774A

RGB121, 119, 74

HSL57°, 24%, 38%

HSV57°, 39%, 47%

CMYK0, 2, 39, 53

Decimal7960394

CSS RGBrgb(121, 119, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 24%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gunmetal Green S19D8

ΔE 1.3 · #777448

PPG

Autumn Fern 1114-7

ΔE 1.7 · #797447

Benjamin Moore

Shady 497

ΔE 2.9 · #77764E

Vista Paint

Cedar Edge K-408

ΔE 2.9 · #7C7947

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 2.9 · #7E7B52

Kilz

June Moss LG100-01

ΔE 3.1 · #72754B

Dunn-Edwards

Tara's Drapes DE5566

ΔE 3.4 · #767A49

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 4.3 · #817A53

Sherwin-Williams

Relentless Olive SW6425

ΔE 4.4 · #71713E

Behr

Fern Grove HDC-AC-16A

ΔE 4.8 · #837B54

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 5.3 · #837946

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.8 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.8 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.9 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.8 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#79774A

#4A4C78

Analogous

#785F4A

#79774A

#63784A

Triadic

#79774A

#4A7876

#764A78

Split-Complementary

#79774A

#4A6378

#5F4A78

Tetradic

#79774A

#4A785F

#4A4C78

#784A63

Monochromatic

#191910

#49472D

#79774A

#A4A16A

#C1BF9A

Rectangle

#79774A

#4C784A

#4A4C78

#764A78

Compound

#79774A

#63784A

#4A4C78

#5F4A78

Variations

Lighter

#9F9C62

#B3B28D

#D1D0BE

Darker

#615F3A

#434227

#282716

Saturation

#68675A

#78764A

#9D9725

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#79774A

#7D754B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#79774A

#777752

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#79774A

#7C7175

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tree Hugger 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

#9A8653

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#79774A

Daylight 5500K

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

#878B77

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3E4067

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: #79774A;

CSS — background

background-color: #79774A;

CSS Variable

--color-tree-hugger: #79774A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tree-hugger': '#79774A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#79774A] text-[#79774A]

SCSS

$tree-hugger: #79774A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #79774A?

#79774A is Tree Hugger, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #79774A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tree Hugger?

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

What colors pair well with Tree Hugger?

Tree Hugger 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 Tree Hugger?

You can download Tree Hugger 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 Tree Hugger?

The hex code is #79774A. In RGB it's 121, 119, 74, and in HSL it's 57°, 24%, 38%.

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