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Spores

#7F8162

RGB 127, 129, 98 · HSL 64°, 14%, 45% · CMYK 2, 0, 24, 49

Spores is #7F8162 in HEX — rgb(127, 129, 98), hsl(64°, 14%, 45%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 24%, 49%).

Spores pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 14%, 45%. 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#7F8162

RGB127, 129, 98

HSL64°, 14%, 45%

HSV64°, 24%, 51%

CMYK2, 0, 24, 49

Decimal8356194

CSS RGBrgb(127, 129, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 14%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spores S19C6

ΔE 0.4 · #808162

PPG

Wilderness 11-26

ΔE 1.7 · #838463

Sherwin-Williams

Artichoke SW6179

ΔE 1.8 · #7F8266

Valspar

Gaucho 6004-4C

ΔE 2 · #807E60

Dunn-Edwards

Green Scene DE6251

ΔE 2.1 · #858365

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 2.3 · #81825F

Behr

Mountain Elk 740D-6

ΔE 2.7 · #797B5A

Benjamin Moore

Great HC-122

ΔE 2.8 · #7A8165

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 2.9 · #81835F

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 4 · #847D5F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.9 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 6.3 · #6E7E60

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 6.4 · #768769

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.7 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#7F8162

#656383

Analogous

#837563

#7F8162

#718363

Triadic

#7F8162

#638183

#836381

Split-Complementary

#7F8162

#637183

#756383

Tetradic

#7F8162

#638375

#656383

#836371

Monochromatic

#2B2C21

#565742

#7F8162

#A5A78B

#C7C8B6

Rectangle

#7F8162

#638365

#656383

#836381

Compound

#7F8162

#718363

#656383

#756383

Variations

Lighter

#9C9F7F

#B4B5A1

#D2D3C9

Darker

#67694E

#484935

#2A2B1F

Saturation

#77786E

#818363

#ABB431

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

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#7F8162

#847E63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F8162

#818167

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F8162

#817D7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spores 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

#9F8D65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F8162

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C9289

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.

#4C497A

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: #7F8162;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F8162;

CSS Variable

--color-spores: #7F8162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spores': '#7F8162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F8162] text-[#7F8162]

SCSS

$spores: #7F8162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F8162?

#7F8162 is Spores, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7F8162 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spores?

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

What colors pair well with Spores?

Spores 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 Spores?

You can download Spores 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 Spores?

The hex code is #7F8162. In RGB it's 127, 129, 98, and in HSL it's 64°, 14%, 45%.

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