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Terrapin

#807F4A

RGB 128, 127, 74 · HSL 59°, 27%, 40% · CMYK 0, 1, 42, 50

Terrapin is #807F4A in HEX — rgb(128, 127, 74), hsl(59°, 27%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 42%, 50%).

Terrapin pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 27%, 40%. 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#807F4A

RGB128, 127, 74

HSL59°, 27%, 40%

HSV59°, 42%, 50%

CMYK0, 1, 42, 50

Decimal8421194

CSS RGBrgb(128, 127, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 27%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 0.6 · #81804A

Vista Paint

Cedar Edge K-408

ΔE 2.7 · #7C7947

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

ΔE 3.9 · #7F8353

Dunn-Edwards

Tara's Drapes DE5566

ΔE 3.9 · #767A49

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 4.4 · #867E44

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 4.5 · #858757

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 4.5 · #837946

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.6 · #8D844D

Dulux

Field Maple S20D8

ΔE 4.8 · #82884E

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 5.4 · #848759

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 6.6 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 11.6 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.6 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 17.4 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#807F4A

#4A4B82

Analogous

#82654A

#807F4A

#67824A

Triadic

#807F4A

#4A8281

#814A82

Split-Complementary

#807F4A

#4A6782

#654A82

Tetradic

#807F4A

#4A8265

#4A4B82

#824A67

Monochromatic

#202013

#51502F

#807F4A

#ABAA6D

#C7C69E

Rectangle

#807F4A

#4B824A

#4A4B82

#814A82

Compound

#807F4A

#67824A

#4A4B82

#654A82

Variations

Lighter

#A6A564

#B8B88E

#D4D3BF

Darker

#69683A

#494827

#2B2A17

Saturation

#6E6E5E

#82814A

#A7A525

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

4.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.05:1

Deuteranopia

#807F4A

#857C4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#807F4A

#7F7F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#807F4A

#83787D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Terrapin 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

#9F8C53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#807F4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D9177

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

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.

#41426C

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: #807F4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #807F4A;

CSS Variable

--color-terrapin: #807F4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrapin': '#807F4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#807F4A] text-[#807F4A]

SCSS

$terrapin: #807F4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #807F4A?

#807F4A is Terrapin, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #807F4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terrapin?

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

What colors pair well with Terrapin?

Terrapin 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 Terrapin?

You can download Terrapin 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 Terrapin?

The hex code is #807F4A. In RGB it's 128, 127, 74, and in HSL it's 59°, 27%, 40%.

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