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Messenger Bag

#7D745E

RGB 125, 116, 94 · HSL 43°, 14%, 43% · CMYK 0, 7, 25, 51

Messenger Bag is #7D745E in HEX — rgb(125, 116, 94), hsl(43°, 14%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 51%).

Messenger Bag pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 14%, 43%. 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#7D745E

RGB125, 116, 94

HSL43°, 14%, 43%

HSV43°, 25%, 49%

CMYK0, 7, 25, 51

Decimal8221790

CSS RGBrgb(125, 116, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 14%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Messenger Bag SW7740

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bayleaf 1533

ΔE 0.5 · #7E745E

Dulux

Swampy S15B6

ΔE 1 · #7F745F

Valspar

Ironclad 5008-2B

ΔE 2.2 · #7F7962

Vista Paint

Thatched Cottage C-205

ΔE 2.5 · #807563

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 2.6 · #847763

Dunn-Edwards

Denali Green DE6237

ΔE 2.7 · #7D775D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tankard Gray historic-tankard-gray

ΔE 2.9 · #7D7463

Behr

Caffeine N210-5

ΔE 2.9 · #7D7765

PPG

Positively Palm 1030-6

ΔE 3.2 · #76745D

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 3.5 · #746D5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 4.3 · #857F69

Kilz

Bamboo Jungle LG110-02

ΔE 5.3 · #727155

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 6.3 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7 · #726454

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.3 · #8E7A5A

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 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

#7D745E

#5E677D

Analogous

#7D655E

#7D745E

#767D5E

Triadic

#7D745E

#5E7D74

#745E7D

Split-Complementary

#7D745E

#5E767D

#655E7D

Tetradic

#7D745E

#5E7D65

#5E677D

#7D5E76

Monochromatic

#26231D

#514C3D

#7D745E

#A39A85

#C4BEB1

Rectangle

#7D745E

#677D5E

#5E677D

#745E7D

Compound

#7D745E

#767D5E

#5E677D

#655E7D

Variations

Lighter

#9B927A

#B2AC9D

#D1CEC7

Darker

#655D4B

#464033

#29261D

Saturation

#727069

#7D745E

#AC892F

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

4.63:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#7D745E

#7B755E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D745E

#767661

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D745E

#7E7173

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Messenger Bag 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

#9D8462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D745E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A8986

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.

#465375

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: #7D745E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D745E;

CSS Variable

--color-messenger-bag: #7D745E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'messenger-bag': '#7D745E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D745E] text-[#7D745E]

SCSS

$messenger-bag: #7D745E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D745E?

#7D745E is Messenger Bag, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7D745E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Messenger Bag?

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

What colors pair well with Messenger Bag?

Messenger Bag 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 Messenger Bag?

You can download Messenger Bag 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 Messenger Bag?

The hex code is #7D745E. In RGB it's 125, 116, 94, and in HSL it's 43°, 14%, 43%.

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