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Avocado

#857C5D

RGB 133, 124, 93 · HSL 46°, 18%, 44% · CMYK 0, 7, 30, 48

Avocado is #857C5D in HEX — rgb(133, 124, 93), hsl(46°, 18%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 30%, 48%).

Avocado pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 18%, 44%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#857C5D

RGB133, 124, 93

HSL46°, 18%, 44%

HSV46°, 30%, 52%

CMYK0, 7, 30, 48

Decimal8748125

CSS RGBrgb(133, 124, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 18%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Avocado SW2861

Exact match

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 1.1 · #847D5F

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1519

ΔE 1.2 · #887D5F

Dulux

Marshland S17C6

ΔE 1.9 · #87805F

Vista Paint

Manchester Mood K-961

ΔE 2.2 · #827D60

Hallman-Lindsay

Land Before Time 360

ΔE 2.3 · #8A7F5D

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 3 · #8E8062

Behr

Meadowland HDC-AC-17

ΔE 3.1 · #817A56

Valspar

Gaucho 6004-4C

ΔE 3.2 · #807E60

Dunn-Edwards

Denali Green DE6237

ΔE 3.8 · #7D775D

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.5 · #857F69

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 6.2 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 6.5 · #847763

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.9 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Treron 292

ΔE 9.4 · #8B8A77

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

#857C5D

#5C6584

Analogous

#84675C

#857C5D

#7A845C

Triadic

#857C5D

#5C847B

#7B5C84

Split-Complementary

#857C5D

#5C7A84

#675C84

Tetradic

#857C5D

#5C8467

#5C6584

#845C7A

Monochromatic

#2A271D

#57513D

#857C5D

#A9A084

#C9C3B1

Rectangle

#857C5D

#65845C

#5C6584

#7B5C84

Compound

#857C5D

#7A845C

#5C6584

#675C84

Variations

Lighter

#A19878

#B6B09C

#D3D0C7

Darker

#6B6349

#4A4431

#2B281C

Saturation

#76736A

#847B5C

#B2942E

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

4.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.04:1

Deuteranopia

#857C5D

#847D5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#857C5D

#7E7E62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#857C5D

#87787B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Avocado 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

#A38A61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#857C5D

Daylight 5500K

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

#908F85

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#485377

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: #857C5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #857C5D;

CSS Variable

--color-avocado: #857C5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'avocado': '#857C5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#857C5D] text-[#857C5D]

SCSS

$avocado: #857C5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #857C5D?

#857C5D is Avocado, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #857C5D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Avocado?

Avocado 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 Avocado?

You can download Avocado 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 Avocado?

The hex code is #857C5D. In RGB it's 133, 124, 93, and in HSL it's 46°, 18%, 44%.

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