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Middle Ditch

#7C6942

RGB 124, 105, 66 · HSL 40°, 31%, 37% · CMYK 0, 15, 47, 51

Middle Ditch is #7C6942 in HEX — rgb(124, 105, 66), hsl(40°, 31%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 47%, 51%).

Middle Ditch pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 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#7C6942

RGB124, 105, 66

HSL40°, 31%, 37%

HSV40°, 47%, 49%

CMYK0, 15, 47, 51

Decimal8153410

CSS RGBrgb(124, 105, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 0.7 · #7A6841

Hallman-Lindsay

Bambino 326

ΔE 1.2 · #7E6C45

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 1.8 · #806D47

Vista Paint

Golden Summer C-304

ΔE 1.8 · #816B44

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 2.7 · #846E46

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 2.9 · #846F46

PPG

Seasoned Acorn 1096-7

ΔE 3 · #7F6640

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 3.9 · #7D6848

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 5.5 · #826D4F

RAL

Khaki Grey 7008

ΔE 7.2 · #6A5F31

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.4 · #8F6E46

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 7.8 · #6F6A49

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.4 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 13 · #847763

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 13 · #7D5436

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 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

#7C6942

#41557C

Analogous

#7C4B41

#7C6942

#727C41

Triadic

#7C6942

#417C68

#68417C

Split-Complementary

#7C6942

#41727C

#4B417C

Tetradic

#7C6942

#417C4B

#41557C

#7C4172

Monochromatic

#17140C

#493E27

#7C6942

#AB915F

#C5B491

Rectangle

#7C6942

#557C41

#41557C

#68417C

Compound

#7C6942

#727C41

#41557C

#4B417C

Variations

Lighter

#A68C57

#B8A785

#D3CBBB

Darker

#645433

#463A22

#292213

Saturation

#676156

#7C6841

#9C7321

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

5.31:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7C6942

#766D42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C6942

#6D6D49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C6942

#7D6468

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Middle Ditch 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

#9C7B4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C6942

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A8071

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3B4965

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: #7C6942;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C6942;

CSS Variable

--color-middle-ditch: #7C6942;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middle-ditch': '#7C6942' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C6942] text-[#7C6942]

SCSS

$middle-ditch: #7C6942;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C6942?

#7C6942 is Middle Ditch, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7C6942 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Middle Ditch?

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

What colors pair well with Middle Ditch?

Middle Ditch 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 Middle Ditch?

You can download Middle Ditch 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 Middle Ditch?

The hex code is #7C6942. In RGB it's 124, 105, 66, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 37%.

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