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Crease

#7A6D44

RGB 122, 109, 68 · HSL 46°, 28%, 37% · CMYK 0, 11, 44, 52

Crease is #7A6D44 in HEX — rgb(122, 109, 68), hsl(46°, 28%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 44%, 52%).

Crease pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 28%, 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#7A6D44

RGB122, 109, 68

HSL46°, 28%, 37%

HSV46°, 44%, 48%

CMYK0, 11, 44, 52

Decimal8023364

CSS RGBrgb(122, 109, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 28%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bambino C-325

ΔE 2.1 · #7F6F44

PPG

Sphagnum Moss 1111-7

ΔE 2.5 · #75693D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bambino 326

ΔE 2.5 · #7E6C45

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 3 · #7A6841

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 3.2 · #806D47

Behr

Archaeological Site N300-6

ΔE 3.3 · #82754D

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 3.6 · #807548

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 4 · #846F46

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 5.8 · #817A53

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 6.3 · #6F6A49

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 6.7 · #7E7B52

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.3 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.4 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.8 · #696346

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.9 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.8 · #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 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

#7A6D44

#445079

Analogous

#795244

#7A6D44

#6B7944

Triadic

#7A6D44

#44796C

#6C4479

Split-Complementary

#7A6D44

#446B79

#524479

Tetradic

#7A6D44

#447952

#445079

#79446B

Monochromatic

#17150D

#484028

#7A6D44

#A79762

#C2B793

Rectangle

#7A6D44

#507944

#445079

#6C4479

Compound

#7A6D44

#6B7944

#445079

#524479

Variations

Lighter

#A2915B

#B6AB88

#D2CDBC

Darker

#625735

#443C24

#282314

Saturation

#666356

#796C44

#9B7F22

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

5.12:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7A6D44

#776F44

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A6D44

#6F6F4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A6D44

#7C686C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crease 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

#9B7E4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A6D44

Daylight 5500K

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

#888372

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.

#3C4664

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: #7A6D44;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A6D44;

CSS Variable

--color-crease: #7A6D44;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crease': '#7A6D44' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A6D44] text-[#7A6D44]

SCSS

$crease: #7A6D44;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A6D44?

#7A6D44 is Crease, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7A6D44 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crease?

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

What colors pair well with Crease?

Crease 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 Crease?

You can download Crease 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 Crease?

The hex code is #7A6D44. In RGB it's 122, 109, 68, and in HSL it's 46°, 28%, 37%.

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