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Mountain Elk

#797B5A

RGB 121, 123, 90 · HSL 64°, 15%, 42% · CMYK 2, 0, 27, 52

Mountain Elk is #797B5A in HEX — rgb(121, 123, 90), hsl(64°, 15%, 42%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 27%, 52%).

Mountain Elk pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 15%, 42%. 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#797B5A

RGB121, 123, 90

HSL64°, 15%, 42%

HSV64°, 27%, 48%

CMYK2, 0, 27, 52

Decimal7961434

CSS RGBrgb(121, 123, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 15%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mountain Elk 740D-6

Exact match

Valspar

Jungle Thicket 6003-4C

ΔE 2.6 · #7E7C58

Dulux

Tambo Tank S18D7

ΔE 2.7 · #7D7C57

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 3 · #81825F

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 3.4 · #81835F

Dunn-Edwards

Bonsai DE5538

ΔE 3.4 · #787B54

PPG

Wilderness 11-26

ΔE 3.6 · #838463

Benjamin Moore

Pine 490

ΔE 3.7 · #6F7551

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 3.7 · #827C5A

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 3.7 · #79805A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 5.1 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 6.2 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.5 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 9.6 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#797B5A

#5D5B7B

Analogous

#7B6D5B

#797B5A

#697B5B

Triadic

#797B5A

#5B797B

#7B5B79

Split-Complementary

#797B5A

#5B697B

#6D5B7B

Tetradic

#797B5A

#5B7B6D

#5D5B7B

#7B5B69

Monochromatic

#23231A

#4E4F3B

#797B5A

#A0A281

#C1C2AD

Rectangle

#797B5A

#5B7B5D

#5D5B7B

#7B5B79

Compound

#797B5A

#697B5B

#5D5B7B

#6D5B7B

Variations

Lighter

#989A77

#B0B29B

#D0D1C6

Darker

#616348

#434531

#27281C

Saturation

#6F7066

#797B5B

#A0A92E

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

4.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.79:1

Deuteranopia

#797B5A

#7E785B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#797B5A

#7B7B5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#797B5A

#7B7679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mountain Elk 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

#9A895F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#797B5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#878E83

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.

#474472

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: #797B5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #797B5A;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-elk: #797B5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-elk': '#797B5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#797B5A] text-[#797B5A]

SCSS

$mountain-elk: #797B5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #797B5A?

#797B5A is Mountain Elk, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #797B5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mountain Elk?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Elk?

Mountain Elk 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 Mountain Elk?

You can download Mountain Elk 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 Mountain Elk?

The hex code is #797B5A. In RGB it's 121, 123, 90, and in HSL it's 64°, 15%, 42%.

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