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Overgrown Citadel

#888844

RGB 136, 136, 68 · HSL 60°, 33%, 40% · CMYK 0, 0, 50, 47

Overgrown Citadel is #888844 in HEX — rgb(136, 136, 68), hsl(60°, 33%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 47%).

Overgrown Citadel pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 33%, 40%. 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#888844

RGB136, 136, 68

HSL60°, 33%, 40%

HSV60°, 50%, 53%

CMYK0, 0, 50, 47

Decimal8947780

CSS RGBrgb(136, 136, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 33%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Enough Is Enough 1117-7

ΔE 2.3 · #898C4A

Behr

Dash Of Oregano S330-6

ΔE 2.6 · #858941

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

ΔE 3.3 · #8D8940

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 4 · #868E48

Dunn-Edwards

Vegetable Garden DE5524

ΔE 4.1 · #8B8C40

Dulux

Warm Wetlands S19E8

ΔE 4.3 · #8D874A

Vista Paint

Green Glow C-787

ΔE 4.8 · #797F3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 4.9 · #8E8E41

Sherwin-Williams

Verdant SW6713

ΔE 5.4 · #847E35

Kilz

Farmer'S Road LG130-01

ΔE 5.4 · #8A934E

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.7 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.1 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 15.6 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.8 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 20.6 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 22.6 · #B29B79

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

#888844

#444488

Analogous

#886644

#888844

#668844

Triadic

#888844

#448888

#884488

Split-Complementary

#888844

#446688

#664488

Tetradic

#888844

#448866

#444488

#884466

Monochromatic

#222211

#55552B

#888844

#B2B266

#CCCC99

Rectangle

#888844

#448844

#444488

#884488

Compound

#888844

#668844

#444488

#664488

Variations

Lighter

#ADAD5C

#BDBD89

#D6D6BD

Darker

#6E6E35

#4C4C24

#2D2D14

Saturation

#70705C

#888844

#AAAA22

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.65:1

Deuteranopia

#888844

#8F8445

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#888844

#888851

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#888844

#8C8085

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Overgrown Citadel 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

#A5934E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#888844

Daylight 5500K

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

#939872

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.

#3E3E6F

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: #888844;

CSS — background

background-color: #888844;

CSS Variable

--color-overgrown-citadel: #888844;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'overgrown-citadel': '#888844' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#888844] text-[#888844]

SCSS

$overgrown-citadel: #888844;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888844?

#888844 is Overgrown Citadel, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #888844 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Overgrown Citadel?

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

What colors pair well with Overgrown Citadel?

Overgrown Citadel 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 Overgrown Citadel?

You can download Overgrown Citadel 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 Overgrown Citadel?

The hex code is #888844. In RGB it's 136, 136, 68, and in HSL it's 60°, 33%, 40%.

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