BROWNS

Krypton Green

#83890E

RGB 131, 137, 14 · HSL 63°, 81%, 30% · CMYK 4, 0, 90, 46

Krypton Green is #83890E in HEX — rgb(131, 137, 14), hsl(63°, 81%, 30%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 90%, 46%).

Krypton Green pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 63°, 81%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#83890E

RGB131, 137, 14

HSL63°, 81%, 30%

HSV63°, 90%, 54%

CMYK4, 0, 90, 46

Decimal8620302

CSS RGBrgb(131, 137, 14)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 81%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Grass 380D-7

ΔE 2.9 · #8B8D1A

PPG

Lichen 1219-7

ΔE 9.4 · #9AA22B

Vista Paint

Science Experiment C-780

ΔE 9.7 · #91A032

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 10.4 · #91A135

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 10.6 · #929437

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 10.9 · #9D9101

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2146-10

ΔE 11.2 · #84882F

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 11.3 · #9C8B1F

Dulux

Gecko S20F9

ΔE 12 · #8C9E3B

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 13.4 · #AEA132

Valspar

Sassy Green 6009-10

ΔE 14.8 · #93AB3E

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 22.1 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 27.3 · #93AB67

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 28 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 31.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 33.5 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#83890E

#150F8A

Analogous

#8A530F

#83890E

#468A0F

Triadic

#83890E

#0F848A

#8A0F84

Split-Complementary

#83890E

#0F468A

#530F8A

Tetradic

#83890E

#0F8A53

#150F8A

#8A0F46

Monochromatic

#161702

#424507

#83890E

#C6D016

#E3EC46

Rectangle

#83890E

#0F8A15

#150F8A

#8A0F84

Compound

#83890E

#468A0F

#150F8A

#530F8A

Variations

Lighter

#C2CB15

#D6DE4A

#E0E49D

Darker

#6C7109

#4C5005

#2D2F02

Saturation

#5D5F3A

#848A0F

#8B9207

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.55:1

Deuteranopia

#83890E

#908115

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#83890E

#888836

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#83890E

#887E85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Krypton Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#A29326

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#83890E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F984A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#19146E

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: #83890E;

CSS — background

background-color: #83890E;

CSS Variable

--color-krypton-green: #83890E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'krypton-green': '#83890E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#83890E] text-[#83890E]

SCSS

$krypton-green: #83890E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83890E?

#83890E is Krypton Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #83890E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Krypton Green?

Krypton Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Krypton Green?

Krypton Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Krypton Green?

You can download Krypton Green 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 Krypton Green?

The hex code is #83890E. In RGB it's 131, 137, 14, and in HSL it's 63°, 81%, 30%.

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