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Zambezi

#828162

RGB 130, 129, 98 · HSL 58°, 14%, 45% · CMYK 0, 1, 25, 49

Zambezi is #828162 in HEX — rgb(130, 129, 98), hsl(58°, 14%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 25%, 49%).

Zambezi pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 14%, 45%. 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#828162

RGB130, 129, 98

HSL58°, 14%, 45%

HSV58°, 25%, 51%

CMYK0, 1, 25, 49

Decimal8552802

CSS RGBrgb(130, 129, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 14%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Zambezi S18C6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Green Scene DE6251

ΔE 1.1 · #858365

Valspar

Gaucho 6004-4C

ΔE 1.3 · #807E60

PPG

Wilderness 11-26

ΔE 1.7 · #838463

Benjamin Moore

Tapenade CC-694

ΔE 2.2 · #868468

Vista Paint

Manchester Mood K-961

ΔE 2.3 · #827D60

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 2.4 · #81825F

Sherwin-Williams

Artichoke SW6179

ΔE 2.5 · #7F8266

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 2.8 · #847D5F

Behr

Mountain Elk 740D-6

ΔE 3.2 · #797B5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.3 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.4 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.6 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 7.6 · #768769

Colorhouse

Glass .05 Glass-05

ΔE 7.6 · #6E7E60

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.6 · #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

#828162

#636483

Analogous

#837263

#828162

#748363

Triadic

#828162

#638382

#826383

Split-Complementary

#828162

#637483

#726383

Tetradic

#828162

#638372

#636483

#836374

Monochromatic

#2C2B21

#575642

#828162

#A7A68B

#C8C8B6

Rectangle

#828162

#648363

#636483

#826383

Compound

#828162

#748363

#636483

#726383

Variations

Lighter

#9F9D7F

#B5B4A1

#D3D2C9

Darker

#69684E

#494835

#2B2A1F

Saturation

#78776E

#838263

#B4B031

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#828162

#857F63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#828162

#818167

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#828162

#847D7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zambezi 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

#A18D65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#828162

Daylight 5500K

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

#8E9289

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.

#494B7A

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: #828162;

CSS — background

background-color: #828162;

CSS Variable

--color-zambezi: #828162;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zambezi': '#828162' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#828162] text-[#828162]

SCSS

$zambezi: #828162;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #828162?

#828162 is Zambezi, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #828162 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zambezi?

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

What colors pair well with Zambezi?

Zambezi 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 Zambezi?

You can download Zambezi 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 Zambezi?

The hex code is #828162. In RGB it's 130, 129, 98, and in HSL it's 58°, 14%, 45%.

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