ORANGES

Grecian Helmet

#826D4F

RGB 130, 109, 79 · HSL 35°, 24%, 41% · CMYK 0, 16, 39, 49

Grecian Helmet is #826D4F in HEX — rgb(130, 109, 79), hsl(35°, 24%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 39%, 49%).

Grecian Helmet pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 24%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#826D4F

RGB130, 109, 79

HSL35°, 24%, 41%

HSV35°, 39%, 51%

CMYK0, 16, 39, 49

Decimal8547663

CSS RGBrgb(130, 109, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 24%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

Exact match

PPG

Favorite Fudge 1099-7

ΔE 2.2 · #877252

Benjamin Moore

Silken 237

ΔE 2.2 · #82704F

Behr

Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6

ΔE 2.2 · #7E6849

Dunn-Edwards

Essential Brown DE6203

ΔE 2.4 · #7D6848

Vista Paint

Cupcake C-177

ΔE 2.8 · #896F53

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Freesia 277

ΔE 2.9 · #876F4D

Sherwin-Williams

Thatch Brown SW6145

ΔE 3.2 · #867057

Dulux

Jarrah S14D7

ΔE 4.7 · #826E58

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.1 · #8E7A5A

Kilz

Leather Saddle LD110-02

ΔE 5.5 · #7C644E

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8.1 · #847763

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 8.4 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 8.7 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.7 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#826D4F

#4F6482

Analogous

#82544F

#826D4F

#7D824F

Triadic

#826D4F

#4F826D

#6D4F82

Split-Complementary

#826D4F

#4F7D82

#544F82

Tetradic

#826D4F

#4F8254

#4F6482

#824F7D

Monochromatic

#231D15

#524532

#826D4F

#AA9374

#C7B8A3

Rectangle

#826D4F

#64824F

#4F6482

#6D4F82

Compound

#826D4F

#7D824F

#4F6482

#544F82

Variations

Lighter

#A48B6A

#B7A892

#D3CCC1

Darker

#69573F

#493C2A

#2B2318

Saturation

#706A61

#826D4F

#A97328

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.94:1

vs Black

4.25:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#826D4F

#7A734F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#826D4F

#717154

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#826D4F

#83696D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grecian Helmet reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A17E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#826D4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E837B

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#43556F

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: #826D4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #826D4F;

CSS Variable

--color-grecian-helmet: #826D4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grecian-helmet': '#826D4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#826D4F] text-[#826D4F]

SCSS

$grecian-helmet: #826D4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #826D4F?

#826D4F is Grecian Helmet, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #826D4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian Helmet?

Grecian Helmet works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Grecian Helmet?

Grecian Helmet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grecian Helmet?

You can download Grecian Helmet 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 Grecian Helmet?

The hex code is #826D4F. In RGB it's 130, 109, 79, and in HSL it's 35°, 24%, 41%.

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