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Pining

#827A5F

RGB 130, 122, 95 · HSL 46°, 16%, 44% · CMYK 0, 6, 27, 49

Pining is #827A5F in HEX — rgb(130, 122, 95), hsl(46°, 16%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 27%, 49%).

Pining pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 16%, 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#827A5F

RGB130, 122, 95

HSL46°, 16%, 44%

HSV46°, 27%, 51%

CMYK0, 6, 27, 49

Decimal8551007

CSS RGBrgb(130, 122, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 16%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pining 1512

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sonata C-380

ΔE 1.3 · #7E785D

Dulux

Thurman S17B6

ΔE 1.5 · #7F7A60

Hallman-Lindsay

Sonata 381

ΔE 1.5 · #7E795E

Dunn-Edwards

Denali Green DE6237

ΔE 1.7 · #7D775D

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 2 · #847D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Olive Grove SW7734

ΔE 2.4 · #857C5D

Valspar

Ironclad 5008-2B

ΔE 2.5 · #7F7962

Behr

Deserted Island PPU8-24

ΔE 2.5 · #857C65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 3.7 · #857F69

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 4.2 · #8E8062

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.4 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.7 · #746D5A

RAL

Reed Green 6013

ΔE 7.3 · #6C7156

Farrow & Ball

Treron 292

ΔE 8.2 · #8B8A77

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

#827A5F

#5E6782

Analogous

#82685E

#827A5F

#79825E

Triadic

#827A5F

#5E827A

#7A5E82

Split-Complementary

#827A5F

#5E7982

#685E82

Tetradic

#827A5F

#5E8268

#5E6782

#825E79

Monochromatic

#29271E

#56503E

#827A5F

#A79F86

#C7C2B2

Rectangle

#827A5F

#67825E

#5E6782

#7A5E82

Compound

#827A5F

#79825E

#5E6782

#685E82

Variations

Lighter

#9F977A

#B5B09E

#D3D0C7

Darker

#69624B

#494433

#2B271D

Saturation

#76736B

#827A5E

#B1932F

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

4.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.90:1

Deuteranopia

#827A5F

#817B60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#827A5F

#7B7B63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#827A5F

#837679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pining 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

#A18862

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#827A5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E8D87

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.

#485377

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: #827A5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #827A5F;

CSS Variable

--color-pining: #827A5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pining': '#827A5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#827A5F] text-[#827A5F]

SCSS

$pining: #827A5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #827A5F?

#827A5F is Pining, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #827A5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pining?

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

What colors pair well with Pining?

Pining 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 Pining?

You can download Pining 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 Pining?

The hex code is #827A5F. In RGB it's 130, 122, 95, and in HSL it's 46°, 16%, 44%.

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