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Valencia Moss

#837048

RGB 131, 112, 72 · HSL 41°, 29%, 40% · CMYK 0, 15, 45, 49

Valencia Moss is #837048 in HEX — rgb(131, 112, 72), hsl(41°, 29%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 45%, 49%).

Valencia Moss pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 29%, 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#837048

RGB131, 112, 72

HSL41°, 29%, 40%

HSV41°, 45%, 51%

CMYK0, 15, 45, 49

Decimal8613960

CSS RGBrgb(131, 112, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 29%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mud House S16C8

ΔE 1.2 · #846F46

Benjamin Moore

Aged 231

ΔE 1.5 · #806D47

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

ΔE 1.5 · #857349

Behr

Warm Earth 290F-6

ΔE 1.6 · #846E46

Hallman-Lindsay

Bambino 326

ΔE 1.8 · #7E6C45

Vista Paint

Herald's Trumpet C-318

ΔE 2 · #887349

PPG

Paddle Wheel 1100-7

ΔE 2.4 · #88724D

Sherwin-Williams

Eminent Bronze SW6412

ΔE 3.3 · #7A6841

Valspar

Valencia Moss 6008-4C

ΔE 5.4 · #847655

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.3 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 8 · #7E7B52

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 8.5 · #6F6A49

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.5 · #978A65

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 10.7 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#837048

#485B84

Analogous

#845348

#837048

#798448

Triadic

#837048

#488471

#714884

Split-Complementary

#837048

#487984

#534884

Tetradic

#837048

#488453

#485B84

#844879

Monochromatic

#211C12

#52472D

#837048

#AE986B

#C9BB9C

Rectangle

#837048

#5B8448

#485B84

#714884

Compound

#837048

#798448

#485B84

#534884

Variations

Lighter

#A89261

#BAAB8D

#D4CDBF

Darker

#6A5B39

#4A3F26

#2C2516

Saturation

#6F695D

#847148

#A87E24

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#837048

#7D7448

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#837048

#74744F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#837048

#856B6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Valencia Moss 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

#A28151

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#837048

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F8675

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#414F6C

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: #837048;

CSS — background

background-color: #837048;

CSS Variable

--color-valencia-moss: #837048;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valencia-moss': '#837048' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#837048] text-[#837048]

SCSS

$valencia-moss: #837048;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #837048?

#837048 is Valencia Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #837048 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valencia Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Valencia Moss?

Valencia Moss 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 Valencia Moss?

You can download Valencia Moss 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 Valencia Moss?

The hex code is #837048. In RGB it's 131, 112, 72, and in HSL it's 41°, 29%, 40%.

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