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Tribal

#807943

RGB 128, 121, 67 · HSL 53°, 31%, 38% · CMYK 0, 5, 48, 50

Tribal is #807943 in HEX — rgb(128, 121, 67), hsl(53°, 31%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 48%, 50%).

Tribal pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 31%, 38%. 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#807943

RGB128, 121, 67

HSL53°, 31%, 38%

HSV53°, 48%, 50%

CMYK0, 5, 48, 50

Decimal8419651

CSS RGBrgb(128, 121, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 31%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Twist C-402

ΔE 1.5 · #827843

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 2.1 · #837946

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 2.9 · #867E44

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 3.6 · #81804A

Dulux

Evening Green S19E9

ΔE 4.4 · #7C783A

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 4.5 · #86793D

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.5 · #8D844D

PPG

Gobbledygook 11-07

ΔE 4.7 · #8E824E

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 4.7 · #8C7F44

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 7.5 · #858757

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 7.6 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 12.4 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.9 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.1 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 18.3 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#807943

#434A7F

Analogous

#7F5A43

#807943

#687F43

Triadic

#807943

#437F78

#78437F

Split-Complementary

#807943

#43687F

#5A437F

Tetradic

#807943

#437F5A

#434A7F

#7F4368

Monochromatic

#1B190E

#4D4928

#807943

#ACA462

#C7C194

Rectangle

#807943

#4A7F43

#434A7F

#78437F

Compound

#807943

#687F43

#434A7F

#5A437F

Variations

Lighter

#A89F59

#B9B387

#D4D1BC

Darker

#676134

#474323

#2A2714

Saturation

#6A6858

#7F7843

#A09221

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#807943

#827844

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#807943

#7A7A4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#807943

#837377

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tribal 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

#9F874D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#807943

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D8C72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3D4268

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: #807943;

CSS — background

background-color: #807943;

CSS Variable

--color-tribal: #807943;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tribal': '#807943' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#807943] text-[#807943]

SCSS

$tribal: #807943;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #807943?

#807943 is Tribal, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #807943 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tribal?

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

What colors pair well with Tribal?

Tribal 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 Tribal?

You can download Tribal 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 Tribal?

The hex code is #807943. In RGB it's 128, 121, 67, and in HSL it's 53°, 31%, 38%.

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