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Marshland

#87805F

RGB 135, 128, 95 · HSL 50°, 17%, 45% · CMYK 0, 5, 30, 47

Marshland is #87805F in HEX — rgb(135, 128, 95), hsl(50°, 17%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 30%, 47%).

Marshland pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 17%, 45%. 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#87805F

RGB135, 128, 95

HSL50°, 17%, 45%

HSV50°, 30%, 53%

CMYK0, 5, 30, 47

Decimal8880223

CSS RGBrgb(135, 128, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 17%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marshland S17C6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Land Before Time C-359

ΔE 1.8 · #897F5C

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 1.8 · #827C5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Land Before Time 360

ΔE 1.9 · #8A7F5D

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 2 · #847D5F

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1519

ΔE 2.5 · #887D5F

Behr

Oregano Spice PPU9-23

ΔE 2.7 · #8D8765

Valspar

Mountain Olive 6007-4C

ΔE 2.9 · #8D845F

Dunn-Edwards

Green Scene DE6251

ΔE 3 · #858365

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 3.5 · #8E8062

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 4.6 · #8F8B66

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.5 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.2 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Treron 292

ΔE 9.3 · #8B8A77

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 9.4 · #969873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#87805F

#5F6686

Analogous

#866C5F

#87805F

#79865F

Triadic

#87805F

#5F8680

#805F86

Split-Complementary

#87805F

#5F7986

#6C5F86

Tetradic

#87805F

#5F866C

#5F6686

#865F79

Monochromatic

#2D2B20

#5A553F

#87805F

#AAA588

#CAC6B4

Rectangle

#87805F

#66865F

#5F6686

#805F86

Compound

#87805F

#79865F

#5F6686

#6C5F86

Variations

Lighter

#A29C7C

#B7B39F

#D4D2C8

Darker

#6C674B

#4B4733

#2C2A1E

Saturation

#79776D

#86805F

#B6A030

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.28:1

Deuteranopia

#87805F

#878060

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87805F

#818164

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87805F

#897C7F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marshland 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

#A58D62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#87805F

Daylight 5500K

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

#929287

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.

#49517A

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: #87805F;

CSS — background

background-color: #87805F;

CSS Variable

--color-marshland: #87805F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshland': '#87805F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87805F] text-[#87805F]

SCSS

$marshland: #87805F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87805F?

#87805F is Marshland, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #87805F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marshland?

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

What colors pair well with Marshland?

Marshland 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 Marshland?

You can download Marshland 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 Marshland?

The hex code is #87805F. In RGB it's 135, 128, 95, and in HSL it's 50°, 17%, 45%.

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