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Wild Ginseng

#80805D

RGB 128, 128, 93 · HSL 60°, 16%, 43% · CMYK 0, 0, 27, 50

Wild Ginseng is #80805D in HEX — rgb(128, 128, 93), hsl(60°, 16%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 27%, 50%).

Wild Ginseng pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 16%, 43%. 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#80805D

RGB128, 128, 93

HSL60°, 16%, 43%

HSV60°, 27%, 50%

CMYK0, 0, 27, 50

Decimal8421469

CSS RGBrgb(128, 128, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 16%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 0.8 · #81825F

Valspar

Candied Lime 6002-4C

ΔE 1.3 · #7E7F5A

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 1.4 · #81835F

PPG

Wilderness 11-26

ΔE 2 · #838463

Dulux

Tambo Tank S18D7

ΔE 2 · #7D7C57

Behr

Mountain Elk 740D-6

ΔE 2.5 · #797B5A

Benjamin Moore

Home 483

ΔE 2.8 · #81845D

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 2.9 · #827C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Green Scene DE6251

ΔE 3.3 · #858365

Kilz

Cavern Moss LG120-02

ΔE 3.5 · #79805A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.2 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.6 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.6 · #6E7E60

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.7 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 7.9 · #768769

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 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

#80805D

#5C5C7F

Analogous

#7F6E5C

#80805D

#6E7F5C

Triadic

#80805D

#5C7F7F

#7F5C7F

Split-Complementary

#80805D

#5C6E7F

#6E5C7F

Tetradic

#80805D

#5C7F6E

#5C5C7F

#7F5C6E

Monochromatic

#26261C

#53533C

#80805D

#A5A583

#C5C5AF

Rectangle

#80805D

#5C7F5C

#5C5C7F

#7F5C7F

Compound

#80805D

#6E7F5C

#5C5C7F

#6E5C7F

Variations

Lighter

#9D9D78

#B4B49C

#D2D2C6

Darker

#666649

#474732

#2A2A1D

Saturation

#737368

#7F7F5C

#ADAD2E

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

4.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.16:1

Deuteranopia

#80805D

#847D5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#80805D

#808062

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#80805D

#827B7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wild Ginseng 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

#9F8D61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#80805D

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D9285

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.

#464675

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: #80805D;

CSS — background

background-color: #80805D;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-ginseng: #80805D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-ginseng': '#80805D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#80805D] text-[#80805D]

SCSS

$wild-ginseng: #80805D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80805D?

#80805D is Wild Ginseng, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #80805D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Ginseng?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Ginseng?

Wild Ginseng 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 Wild Ginseng?

You can download Wild Ginseng 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 Wild Ginseng?

The hex code is #80805D. In RGB it's 128, 128, 93, and in HSL it's 60°, 16%, 43%.

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