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Steppe Green

#7D7640

RGB 125, 118, 64 · HSL 53°, 32%, 37% · CMYK 0, 6, 49, 51

Steppe Green is #7D7640 in HEX — rgb(125, 118, 64), hsl(53°, 32%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 49%, 51%).

Steppe Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 32%, 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#7D7640

RGB125, 118, 64

HSL53°, 32%, 37%

HSV53°, 49%, 49%

CMYK0, 6, 49, 51

Decimal8222272

CSS RGBrgb(125, 118, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 32%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Twist C-402

ΔE 1.8 · #827843

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 2.6 · #837946

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 3.7 · #867E44

Dulux

Evening Green S19E9

ΔE 4.3 · #7C783A

Sherwin-Williams

Relentless Olive SW6425

ΔE 4.4 · #71713E

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 4.5 · #81804A

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 4.6 · #86793D

PPG

Autumn Fern 1114-7

ΔE 5.1 · #797447

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 5.5 · #8C7F44

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.9 · #7E7B52

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 8.4 · #858757

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.2 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.4 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 13.2 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.4 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 18.6 · #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

#7D7640

#40477D

Analogous

#7D5740

#7D7640

#657D40

Triadic

#7D7640

#407D75

#75407D

Split-Complementary

#7D7640

#40657D

#57407D

Tetradic

#7D7640

#407D57

#40477D

#7D4065

Monochromatic

#18160C

#4A4626

#7D7640

#ACA35D

#C6BF90

Rectangle

#7D7640

#477D40

#40477D

#75407D

Compound

#7D7640

#657D40

#40477D

#57407D

Variations

Lighter

#A79E56

#B9B384

#D3D0BA

Darker

#655F32

#464222

#292713

Saturation

#676555

#7D7540

#9D8E20

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

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#7D7640

#7F7541

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7D7640

#77774A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7D7640

#807074

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Steppe Green 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

#9D854B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7D7640

Daylight 5500K

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

#8A8A6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3A3F66

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: #7D7640;

CSS — background

background-color: #7D7640;

CSS Variable

--color-steppe-green: #7D7640;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steppe-green': '#7D7640' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7D7640] text-[#7D7640]

SCSS

$steppe-green: #7D7640;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7D7640?

#7D7640 is Steppe Green, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7D7640 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Steppe Green?

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

What colors pair well with Steppe Green?

Steppe Green 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 Steppe Green?

You can download Steppe Green 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 Steppe Green?

The hex code is #7D7640. In RGB it's 125, 118, 64, and in HSL it's 53°, 32%, 37%.

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