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Swamp Mud

#857947

RGB 133, 121, 71 · HSL 48°, 30%, 40% · CMYK 0, 9, 47, 48

Swamp Mud is #857947 in HEX — rgb(133, 121, 71), hsl(48°, 30%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 47%, 48%).

Swamp Mud pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 30%, 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#857947

RGB133, 121, 71

HSL48°, 30%, 40%

HSV48°, 47%, 52%

CMYK0, 9, 47, 48

Decimal8747335

CSS RGBrgb(133, 121, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 30%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 1 · #837946

Vista Paint

Tropical Twist C-402

ΔE 1.9 · #827843

PPG

Pickled Okra 1111-6

ΔE 3.1 · #887647

Dunn-Edwards

Peppered Moss DEA169

ΔE 3.1 · #807548

Benjamin Moore

Foot 2148-10

ΔE 3.9 · #8C7845

Behr

Eden Prairie PPU6-20

ΔE 4.5 · #877448

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.8 · #8D844D

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 5.2 · #8C7F44

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 5.7 · #947E49

Valspar

Olivita 6006-6C

ΔE 6.7 · #817A53

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 6.8 · #7E7B52

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8.4 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.3 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.4 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.6 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 16.4 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#857947

#475485

Analogous

#855A47

#857947

#728547

Triadic

#857947

#478578

#784785

Split-Complementary

#857947

#477285

#5A4785

Tetradic

#857947

#47855A

#475485

#854772

Monochromatic

#211E12

#534B2D

#857947

#AFA16A

#C9C09C

Rectangle

#857947

#548547

#475485

#784785

Compound

#857947

#728547

#475485

#5A4785

Variations

Lighter

#A99B60

#BBB18C

#D5D0BE

Darker

#6B6138

#4B4326

#2C2715

Saturation

#6F6C5D

#857847

#A88E24

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

4.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#857947

#847A48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#857947

#7B7B50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#857947

#877377

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swamp Mud 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

#A38750

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#857947

Daylight 5500K

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

#908C75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#41496D

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: #857947;

CSS — background

background-color: #857947;

CSS Variable

--color-swamp-mud: #857947;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swamp-mud': '#857947' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#857947] text-[#857947]

SCSS

$swamp-mud: #857947;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #857947?

#857947 is Swamp Mud, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #857947 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swamp Mud?

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

What colors pair well with Swamp Mud?

Swamp Mud 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 Swamp Mud?

You can download Swamp Mud 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 Swamp Mud?

The hex code is #857947. In RGB it's 133, 121, 71, and in HSL it's 48°, 30%, 40%.

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