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Dark Cavern

#838254

RGB 131, 130, 84 · HSL 59°, 22%, 42% · CMYK 0, 1, 36, 49

Dark Cavern is #838254 in HEX — rgb(131, 130, 84), hsl(59°, 22%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 36%, 49%).

Dark Cavern pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 22%, 42%. 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#838254

RGB131, 130, 84

HSL59°, 22%, 42%

HSV59°, 36%, 51%

CMYK0, 1, 36, 49

Decimal8618580

CSS RGBrgb(131, 130, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 22%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Cavern DE5531

Exact match

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 2.3 · #858757

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 2.4 · #848759

PPG

Oregano 1122-6

ΔE 2.4 · #7F8353

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

ΔE 3.2 · #8C8A5B

Benjamin Moore

Chopped 496

ΔE 3.4 · #838058

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 3.7 · #7E7B52

Behr

Sorrel Leaf N340-6

ΔE 4.1 · #7A8156

Dulux

Xena S17D7

ΔE 4.6 · #847C54

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 6.1 · #837946

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 6.4 · #8D844D

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.6 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.3 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 11.1 · #686A47

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.1 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 13.5 · #857F69

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

#838254

#545483

Analogous

#836A54

#838254

#6C8354

Triadic

#838254

#548382

#825483

Split-Complementary

#838254

#546C83

#6A5483

Tetradic

#838254

#54836A

#545483

#83546C

Monochromatic

#252518

#545336

#838254

#A9A979

#C7C7A8

Rectangle

#838254

#548354

#545483

#825483

Compound

#838254

#6C8354

#545483

#6A5483

Variations

Lighter

#A3A26F

#B7B696

#D3D3C3

Darker

#696942

#49492D

#2B2B1A

Saturation

#727264

#838254

#ACAA2A

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#838254

#887F55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#838254

#82825C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#838254

#867C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dark Cavern 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

#A28E5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#838254

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F937E

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#444572

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: #838254;

CSS — background

background-color: #838254;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-cavern: #838254;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-cavern': '#838254' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#838254] text-[#838254]

SCSS

$dark-cavern: #838254;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838254?

#838254 is Dark Cavern, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #838254 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Cavern?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Cavern?

Dark Cavern 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 Dark Cavern?

You can download Dark Cavern 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 Dark Cavern?

The hex code is #838254. In RGB it's 131, 130, 84, and in HSL it's 59°, 22%, 42%.

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