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Boa

#7F7755

RGB 127, 119, 85 · HSL 49°, 20%, 42% · CMYK 0, 6, 33, 50

Boa is #7F7755 in HEX — rgb(127, 119, 85), hsl(49°, 20%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 33%, 50%).

Boa pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 20%, 42%. 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#7F7755

RGB127, 119, 85

HSL49°, 20%, 42%

HSV49°, 33%, 50%

CMYK0, 6, 33, 50

Decimal8353621

CSS RGBrgb(127, 119, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 20%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Chocolate Velvet C-366

ΔE 1.2 · #7F7656

Behr

Meadowland HDC-AC-17

ΔE 1.5 · #817A56

Benjamin Moore

Greenbrook 517

ΔE 1.6 · #7C7352

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate Velvet 367

ΔE 1.7 · #7F7453

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 2 · #827C5A

Valspar

Valencia Moss 6008-4C

ΔE 2.7 · #847655

Dulux

Olive Ochre S16C7

ΔE 2.9 · #837552

Dunn-Edwards

Camouflage DEA172

ΔE 3 · #7E7150

PPG

Green Briar 1113-6

ΔE 3.3 · #7A744D

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 3.4 · #847D5F

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.4 · #7E7B52

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.9 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 7.6 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.8 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.2 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.5 · #696346

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

#7F7755

#565E81

Analogous

#816356

#7F7755

#738156

Triadic

#7F7755

#568179

#795681

Split-Complementary

#7F7755

#567381

#635681

Tetradic

#7F7755

#568163

#565E81

#815673

Monochromatic

#252218

#534E37

#7F7755

#A79F7B

#C6C1A9

Rectangle

#7F7755

#5E8156

#565E81

#795681

Compound

#7F7755

#738156

#565E81

#635681

Variations

Lighter

#A09871

#B5B097

#D2D0C4

Darker

#686144

#48432E

#2A271A

Saturation

#726F65

#817956

#AB942B

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.67:1

Deuteranopia

#7F7755

#7F7756

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F7755

#78785A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F7755

#817376

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Boa 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

#9F865B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F7755

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C8B7F

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.

#444D72

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: #7F7755;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F7755;

CSS Variable

--color-boa: #7F7755;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boa': '#7F7755' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F7755] text-[#7F7755]

SCSS

$boa: #7F7755;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F7755?

#7F7755 is Boa, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7F7755 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boa?

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

What colors pair well with Boa?

Boa 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 Boa?

You can download Boa 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 Boa?

The hex code is #7F7755. In RGB it's 127, 119, 85, and in HSL it's 49°, 20%, 42%.

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