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Covert Green

#80765F

RGB 128, 118, 95 · HSL 42°, 15%, 44% · CMYK 0, 8, 26, 50

Covert Green is #80765F in HEX — rgb(128, 118, 95), hsl(42°, 15%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 26%, 50%).

Covert Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 15%, 44%. 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#80765F

RGB128, 118, 95

HSL42°, 15%, 44%

HSV42°, 26%, 50%

CMYK0, 8, 26, 50

Decimal8418911

CSS RGBrgb(128, 118, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 15%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bayleaf 1533

ΔE 0.9 · #7E745E

Dulux

String Deep S16B6

ΔE 0.9 · #7F7760

Sherwin-Williams

Messenger Bag SW7740

ΔE 1.1 · #7D745E

Dunn-Edwards

Mission Trail DE6223

ΔE 1.8 · #857A64

Valspar

Ironclad 5008-2B

ΔE 2 · #7F7962

Vista Paint

Industrial Strength C-233

ΔE 2.1 · #867861

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 2.2 · #847763

Behr

Deserted Island PPU8-24

ΔE 2.3 · #857C65

Hallman-Lindsay

Industrial Strength 234

ΔE 2.6 · #877A65

PPG

Conservation 1027-6

ΔE 3.7 · #796E54

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 3.8 · #857F69

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 4.6 · #847D5F

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 4.6 · #746D5A

RAL

Moss Grey 7003

ΔE 7.1 · #6C7059

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.3 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 7.9 · #726454

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

#80765F

#5F6981

Analogous

#81665F

#80765F

#7A815F

Triadic

#80765F

#5F8177

#775F81

Split-Complementary

#80765F

#5F7A81

#665F81

Tetradic

#80765F

#5F8166

#5F6981

#815F7A

Monochromatic

#29261E

#554E3F

#80765F

#A69D87

#C7C1B3

Rectangle

#80765F

#69815F

#5F6981

#775F81

Compound

#80765F

#7A815F

#5F6981

#665F81

Variations

Lighter

#9E947C

#B4AE9E

#D2CFC8

Darker

#685F4C

#484234

#2A261E

Saturation

#75726B

#81775F

#B18A30

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

#80765F

#7D785F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80765F

#787862

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80765F

#817375

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Covert 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

#9F8562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80765F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D8A87

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.

#485677

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: #80765F;

CSS — background

background-color: #80765F;

CSS Variable

--color-covert-green: #80765F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'covert-green': '#80765F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80765F] text-[#80765F]

SCSS

$covert-green: #80765F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80765F?

#80765F is Covert Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #80765F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Covert Green?

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

What colors pair well with Covert Green?

Covert 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 Covert Green?

You can download Covert 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 Covert Green?

The hex code is #80765F. In RGB it's 128, 118, 95, and in HSL it's 42°, 15%, 44%.

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