BROWNS

Alligator

#886600

RGB 136, 102, 0 · HSL 45°, 100%, 27% · CMYK 0, 25, 100, 47

Alligator is #886600 in HEX — rgb(136, 102, 0), hsl(45°, 100%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 47%).

Alligator pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 27%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#886600

RGB136, 102, 0

HSL45°, 100%, 27%

HSV45°, 100%, 53%

CMYK0, 25, 100, 47

Decimal8939008

CSS RGBrgb(136, 102, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Victorian Gold 320D-7

ΔE 5 · #97710E

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 11.9 · #97732F

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.3 · #AF7C20

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 14.3 · #A98307

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 14.4 · #996F32

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 14.7 · #A7833B

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

ΔE 14.9 · #9B8039

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 15.1 · #A58B34

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 15.3 · #AF8A3A

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 15.7 · #A28B36

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 15.7 · #A7843E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.6 · #B97D31

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 17.4 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 18 · #B88541

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 25.1 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 25.7 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#886600

#00228A

Analogous

#8A2200

#886600

#678A00

Triadic

#886600

#008A67

#67008A

Split-Complementary

#886600

#00678A

#22008A

Tetradic

#886600

#008A22

#00228A

#8A0067

Monochromatic

#1A1300

#3D2E00

#886600

#D6A100

#FFC824

Rectangle

#886600

#228A00

#00228A

#67008A

Compound

#886600

#678A00

#00228A

#22008A

Variations

Lighter

#D49F00

#EEBF30

#EBD590

Darker

#6E5300

#4C3900

#2C2100

Saturation

#5A4F30

#8A6700

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.32:1

vs Black

3.95:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#886600

#7C6F00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#886600

#6D6D24

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#886600

#8A5F66

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Alligator grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#A5791B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#886600

Daylight 5500K

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

#937E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#0C2369

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: #886600;

CSS — background

background-color: #886600;

CSS Variable

--color-alligator: #886600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alligator': '#886600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#886600] text-[#886600]

SCSS

$alligator: #886600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #886600?

#886600 is Alligator, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #886600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alligator?

Alligator works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Alligator?

Alligator pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Alligator?

You can download Alligator 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 Alligator?

The hex code is #886600. In RGB it's 136, 102, 0, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 27%.

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