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Greek Oregano

#7C754C

RGB 124, 117, 76 · HSL 51°, 24%, 39% · CMYK 0, 6, 39, 51

Greek Oregano is #7C754C in HEX — rgb(124, 117, 76), hsl(51°, 24%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 39%, 51%).

Greek Oregano pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 24%, 39%. 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#7C754C

RGB124, 117, 76

HSL51°, 24%, 39%

HSV51°, 39%, 49%

CMYK0, 6, 39, 51

Decimal8156492

CSS RGBrgb(124, 117, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 24%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

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ΔE 1.3 · #7A744D

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Dulux

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ΔE 2.5 · #777448

Benjamin Moore

Shady 497

ΔE 2.8 · #77764E

Behr

Archaeological Site N300-6

ΔE 2.8 · #82754D

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 2.8 · #7E7B52

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 3 · #807548

Kilz

June Moss LG100-01

ΔE 4.6 · #72754B

Vista Paint

Tuscany Hillside K-400

ΔE 4.6 · #707145

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate Velvet 367

ΔE 4.7 · #7F7453

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 5.1 · #827C5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.3 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.2 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.5 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.6 · #696346

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#7C754C

#4C537B

Analogous

#7B5C4C

#7C754C

#6B7B4C

Triadic

#7C754C

#4C7B74

#744C7B

Split-Complementary

#7C754C

#4C6B7B

#5C4C7B

Tetradic

#7C754C

#4C7B5C

#4C537B

#7B4C6B

Monochromatic

#1C1B11

#4C472F

#7C754C

#A69D6E

#C3BD9D

Rectangle

#7C754C

#537B4C

#4C537B

#744C7B

Compound

#7C754C

#6B7B4C

#4C537B

#5C4C7B

Variations

Lighter

#A09765

#B5AF8F

#D2CFBF

Darker

#645E3C

#454128

#292617

Saturation

#6B685C

#7B744C

#A18F26

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

4.66:1

vs Black

4.51:1

Deuteranopia

#7C754C

#7D754D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7C754C

#767653

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7C754C

#7E7073

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Greek Oregano 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

#9C8454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7C754C

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A8978

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3F466A

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: #7C754C;

CSS — background

background-color: #7C754C;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-oregano: #7C754C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-oregano': '#7C754C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7C754C] text-[#7C754C]

SCSS

$greek-oregano: #7C754C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7C754C?

#7C754C is Greek Oregano, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7C754C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Oregano?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Oregano?

Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano?

You can download Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano?

The hex code is #7C754C. In RGB it's 124, 117, 76, and in HSL it's 51°, 24%, 39%.

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