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Sorrel Leaf

#887E64

RGB 136, 126, 100 · HSL 43°, 15%, 46% · CMYK 0, 7, 26, 47

Sorrel Leaf is #887E64 in HEX — rgb(136, 126, 100), hsl(43°, 15%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 47%).

Sorrel Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 15%, 46%. 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#887E64

RGB136, 126, 100

HSL43°, 15%, 46%

HSV43°, 26%, 53%

CMYK0, 7, 26, 47

Decimal8945252

CSS RGBrgb(136, 126, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 15%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Meadow Trail SW7737

ΔE 1.7 · #8D8168

Dulux

Fingerpaint S15C6

ΔE 1.8 · #8A7D61

Behr

Deserted Island PPU8-24

ΔE 1.9 · #857C65

Vista Paint

Ceramic Pot C-338

ΔE 2 · #8D8064

Benjamin Moore

Pining 1512

ΔE 2.1 · #827A5F

Dunn-Edwards

Mission Trail DE6223

ΔE 2.6 · #857A64

Hallman-Lindsay

Ceramic Pot 339

ΔE 2.6 · #908268

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 2.7 · #847D5F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 2.9 · #857F69

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 3.1 · #8E8062

Valspar

Ironclad 5008-2B

ΔE 3.3 · #7F7962

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.2 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.8 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.7 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 7.9 · #746D5A

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#887E64

#646E87

Analogous

#876B64

#887E64

#7F8764

Triadic

#887E64

#64877D

#7D6487

Split-Complementary

#887E64

#647F87

#6B6487

Tetradic

#887E64

#64876B

#646E87

#87647F

Monochromatic

#2F2B23

#5B5443

#887E64

#AAA28D

#CBC6B9

Rectangle

#887E64

#6E8764

#646E87

#7D6487

Compound

#887E64

#7F8764

#646E87

#6B6487

Variations

Lighter

#A19880

#B7B1A2

#D4D1CA

Darker

#6D644F

#4B4536

#2C281F

Saturation

#7B7870

#877D64

#B99332

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

4.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#887E64

#868064

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887E64

#808068

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887E64

#897B7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sorrel Leaf 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

#A58B66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887E64

Daylight 5500K

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

#93908A

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.

#4B597D

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: #887E64;

CSS — background

background-color: #887E64;

CSS Variable

--color-sorrel-leaf: #887E64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sorrel-leaf': '#887E64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887E64] text-[#887E64]

SCSS

$sorrel-leaf: #887E64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887E64?

#887E64 is Sorrel Leaf, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #887E64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sorrel Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Sorrel Leaf?

Sorrel Leaf 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 Sorrel Leaf?

You can download Sorrel Leaf 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 Sorrel Leaf?

The hex code is #887E64. In RGB it's 136, 126, 100, and in HSL it's 43°, 15%, 46%.

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