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Oregano

#7F8353

RGB 127, 131, 83 · HSL 65°, 22%, 42% · CMYK 3, 0, 37, 49

Oregano is #7F8353 in HEX — rgb(127, 131, 83), hsl(65°, 22%, 42%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 37%, 49%).

Oregano pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 22%, 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#7F8353

RGB127, 131, 83

HSL65°, 22%, 42%

HSV65°, 37%, 51%

CMYK3, 0, 37, 49

Decimal8356691

CSS RGBrgb(127, 131, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 22%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

Exact match

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ΔE 2.4 · #838254

Behr

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ΔE 3.2 · #7A8156

Vista Paint

Point Verde K-401

ΔE 3.5 · #888B5D

Benjamin Moore

Oak 489

ΔE 4.4 · #787F56

Dulux

Grape Leaf S21D8

ΔE 4.6 · #717A49

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 5.3 · #7E7B52

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 5.7 · #88915D

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 6.6 · #919365

Colorhouse

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IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.4 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.4 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 15 · #857F69

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

#7F8353

#575483

Analogous

#836F54

#7F8353

#678354

Triadic

#7F8353

#547F83

#83547F

Split-Complementary

#7F8353

#546783

#6F5483

Tetradic

#7F8353

#54836F

#575483

#835467

Monochromatic

#242518

#515436

#7F8353

#A5A979

#C5C7A8

Rectangle

#7F8353

#548357

#575483

#83547F

Compound

#7F8353

#678354

#575483

#6F5483

Variations

Lighter

#9EA36F

#B4B796

#D2D3C3

Darker

#666942

#47492D

#292B1A

Saturation

#717264

#7F8354

#A2AC2A

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

3.98:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#7F8353

#877E54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7F8353

#82825B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7F8353

#827D80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#9F8F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7F8353

Daylight 5500K

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

#8C947E

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#484472

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: #7F8353;

CSS — background

background-color: #7F8353;

CSS Variable

--color-oregano: #7F8353;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oregano': '#7F8353' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7F8353] text-[#7F8353]

SCSS

$oregano: #7F8353;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F8353?

#7F8353 is Oregano, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #7F8353 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oregano?

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

What colors pair well with Oregano?

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 Oregano?

You can download 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 Oregano?

The hex code is #7F8353. In RGB it's 127, 131, 83, and in HSL it's 65°, 22%, 42%.

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