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Xena

#847E54

RGB 132, 126, 84 · HSL 52°, 22%, 42% · CMYK 0, 5, 36, 48

Xena is #847E54 in HEX — rgb(132, 126, 84), hsl(52°, 22%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 48%).

Xena pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#847E54

RGB132, 126, 84

HSL52°, 22%, 42%

HSV52°, 36%, 52%

CMYK0, 5, 36, 48

Decimal8683092

CSS RGBrgb(132, 126, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 22%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Xena S17D7

ΔE 1.5 · #847C54

Benjamin Moore

Chopped 496

ΔE 1.9 · #838058

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 2 · #7E7B52

Behr

Fern Grove HDC-AC-16A

ΔE 2 · #837B54

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 2.1 · #817A53

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Eucalyptus DE5496

ΔE 3.1 · #898253

PPG

Green Briar 1113-6

ΔE 4.1 · #7A744D

Vista Paint

Land Before Time C-359

ΔE 4.3 · #897F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 4.5 · #827C5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Owlet 366

ΔE 4.8 · #90845F

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 5.1 · #848759

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.8 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8.6 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 9.9 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 11.3 · #857F69

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

#847E54

#545A83

Analogous

#836554

#847E54

#718354

Triadic

#847E54

#54837C

#7C5483

Split-Complementary

#847E54

#547183

#655483

Tetradic

#847E54

#548365

#545A83

#835471

Monochromatic

#252418

#545036

#847E54

#A9A379

#C7C3A8

Rectangle

#847E54

#5A8354

#545A83

#7C5483

Compound

#847E54

#718354

#545A83

#655483

Variations

Lighter

#A39C6F

#B7B296

#D3D1C3

Darker

#696442

#49452D

#2B291A

Saturation

#727064

#837C54

#AC9B2A

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

4.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.09:1

Deuteranopia

#847E54

#857D55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#847E54

#7F7F5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#847E54

#86797C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Xena 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

#A28B5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#847E54

Daylight 5500K

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

#90907E

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#444A72

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: #847E54;

CSS — background

background-color: #847E54;

CSS Variable

--color-xena: #847E54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'xena': '#847E54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#847E54] text-[#847E54]

SCSS

$xena: #847E54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #847E54?

#847E54 is Xena, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #847E54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Xena?

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

What colors pair well with Xena?

Xena 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 Xena?

You can download Xena 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 Xena?

The hex code is #847E54. In RGB it's 132, 126, 84, and in HSL it's 52°, 22%, 42%.

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