YELLOWS

Witch Brew

#888738

RGB 136, 135, 56 · HSL 59°, 42%, 38% · CMYK 0, 1, 59, 47

Witch Brew is #888738 in HEX — rgb(136, 135, 56), hsl(59°, 42%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 59%, 47%).

Witch Brew pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 42%, 38%. 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#888738

RGB136, 135, 56

HSL59°, 42%, 38%

HSV59°, 59%, 53%

CMYK0, 1, 59, 47

Decimal8947512

CSS RGBrgb(136, 135, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 42%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Martina Olive C-794

ΔE 2.4 · #8C8D3E

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetable Garden DE5524

ΔE 2.6 · #8B8C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 2.9 · #8E8E41

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

ΔE 3.3 · #8D8940

Behr

Dash Of Oregano S330-6

ΔE 4.4 · #858941

Sherwin-Williams

Verdant SW6713

ΔE 4.6 · #847E35

Dulux

Bean Shoot S19F9

ΔE 4.7 · #92903A

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 6.8 · #868E48

PPG

Enough Is Enough 1117-7

ΔE 7.2 · #898C4A

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.7 · #999950

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 7.8 · #929437

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 14.8 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 17.7 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 20.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 24.2 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 25.6 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#888738

#383A8A

Analogous

#8A6038

#888738

#628A38

Triadic

#888738

#388A88

#88388A

Split-Complementary

#888738

#38628A

#60388A

Tetradic

#888738

#388A60

#383A8A

#8A3862

Monochromatic

#1D1D0C

#535222

#888738

#B9B855

#D0CF8B

Rectangle

#888738

#3A8A38

#383A8A

#88388A

Compound

#888738

#628A38

#383A8A

#60388A

Variations

Lighter

#B6B44B

#C2C17E

#D8D7B7

Darker

#706F2B

#4E4D1D

#2E2D10

Saturation

#6D6D55

#8A8838

#A6A31C

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.57:1

Deuteranopia

#888738

#8F833A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#888738

#878749

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#888738

#8C7E84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Witch Brew 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

#A59245

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#888738

Daylight 5500K

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

#939769

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#353670

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: #888738;

CSS — background

background-color: #888738;

CSS Variable

--color-witch-brew: #888738;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'witch-brew': '#888738' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#888738] text-[#888738]

SCSS

$witch-brew: #888738;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888738?

#888738 is Witch Brew, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #888738 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Witch Brew?

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

What colors pair well with Witch Brew?

Witch Brew 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 Witch Brew?

You can download Witch Brew 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 Witch Brew?

The hex code is #888738. In RGB it's 136, 135, 56, and in HSL it's 59°, 42%, 38%.

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