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Capers

#897A3E

RGB 137, 122, 62 · HSL 48°, 38%, 39% · CMYK 0, 11, 55, 46

Capers is #897A3E in HEX — rgb(137, 122, 62), hsl(48°, 38%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 55%, 46%).

Capers pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 38%, 39%. 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#897A3E

RGB137, 122, 62

HSL48°, 38%, 39%

HSV48°, 55%, 54%

CMYK0, 11, 55, 46

Decimal9009726

CSS RGBrgb(137, 122, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 38%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 1.1 · #86793D

Benjamin Moore

Newt 2149-10

ΔE 2 · #8C7E44

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 2.2 · #8C7F44

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 3.9 · #8C7F3C

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 4.1 · #8E773F

Dulux

Mustard Seed S17E9

ΔE 4.5 · #907B39

Vista Paint

Tropical Twist C-402

ΔE 4.7 · #827843

Behr

Lucky Bamboo PPU9-2

ΔE 4.7 · #93834C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 5.6 · #837946

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.2 · #826C34

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.7 · #998F5B

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 11.1 · #A38759

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 12.9 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 14.5 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 17.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 20.3 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#897A3E

#3E4D89

Analogous

#89543E

#897A3E

#73893E

Triadic

#897A3E

#3E897A

#7A3E89

Split-Complementary

#897A3E

#3E7389

#543E89

Tetradic

#897A3E

#3E8954

#3E4D89

#893E73

Monochromatic

#201C0E

#544B26

#897A3E

#B6A45D

#CEC292

Rectangle

#897A3E

#4D893E

#3E4D89

#7A3E89

Compound

#897A3E

#73893E

#3E4D89

#543E89

Variations

Lighter

#B29F53

#C0B484

#D7D1BA

Darker

#6F6330

#4E4420

#2E2812

Saturation

#6F6A58

#897A3E

#A88D1F

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

4.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.92:1

Deuteranopia

#897A3E

#877C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#897A3E

#7D7D49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#897A3E

#8B7378

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Capers 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

#A6884A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#897A3E

Daylight 5500K

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

#938D6E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#394470

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: #897A3E;

CSS — background

background-color: #897A3E;

CSS Variable

--color-capers: #897A3E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capers': '#897A3E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#897A3E] text-[#897A3E]

SCSS

$capers: #897A3E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #897A3E?

#897A3E is Capers, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #897A3E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capers?

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

What colors pair well with Capers?

Capers 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 Capers?

You can download Capers 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 Capers?

The hex code is #897A3E. In RGB it's 137, 122, 62, and in HSL it's 48°, 38%, 39%.

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