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Verdant

#847E35

RGB 132, 126, 53 · HSL 55°, 43%, 36% · CMYK 0, 5, 60, 48

Verdant is #847E35 in HEX — rgb(132, 126, 53), hsl(55°, 43%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 60%, 48%).

Verdant pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 43%, 36%. 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#847E35

RGB132, 126, 53

HSL55°, 43%, 36%

HSV55°, 60%, 52%

CMYK0, 5, 60, 48

Decimal8683061

CSS RGBrgb(132, 126, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 43%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Verdant SW6713

Exact match

Dulux

Apeland S18E9

ΔE 2.4 · #8A813B

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 4.3 · #8C7F3C

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

ΔE 4.3 · #8D8940

Behr

Green Tea Leaf M330-7

ΔE 4.5 · #77792F

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 5.2 · #938A43

Vista Paint

Green Glow C-787

ΔE 6.1 · #797F3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 6.5 · #8E8E41

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 7.6 · #8C7F44

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 8.7 · #868E48

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 10.4 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 13.4 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 18.1 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 20.2 · #8F6E46

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 21 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 24.5 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#847E35

#343B83

Analogous

#835534

#847E35

#628334

Triadic

#847E35

#34837D

#7D3483

Split-Complementary

#847E35

#346283

#553483

Tetradic

#847E35

#348355

#343B83

#833462

Monochromatic

#161509

#4D491F

#847E35

#B8AF4C

#CEC783

Rectangle

#847E35

#3B8334

#343B83

#7D3483

Compound

#847E35

#628334

#343B83

#553483

Variations

Lighter

#B2A947

#C1BB79

#D7D4B5

Darker

#6B6528

#4A461B

#2C290F

Saturation

#686650

#837D34

#9D921A

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

4.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.02:1

Deuteranopia

#847E35

#877C36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#847E35

#7F7F44

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#847E35

#87767B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Verdant 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

#A28B43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#847E35

Daylight 5500K

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

#909067

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#32366B

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: #847E35;

CSS — background

background-color: #847E35;

CSS Variable

--color-verdant: #847E35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'verdant': '#847E35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#847E35] text-[#847E35]

SCSS

$verdant: #847E35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #847E35?

#847E35 is Verdant, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #847E35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Verdant?

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

What colors pair well with Verdant?

Verdant 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 Verdant?

You can download Verdant 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 Verdant?

The hex code is #847E35. In RGB it's 132, 126, 53, and in HSL it's 55°, 43%, 36%.

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