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Clay Creek

#897E59

RGB 137, 126, 89 · HSL 46°, 21%, 44% · CMYK 0, 8, 35, 46

Clay Creek is #897E59 in HEX — rgb(137, 126, 89), hsl(46°, 21%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 35%, 46%).

Clay Creek pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 21%, 44%. 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#897E59

RGB137, 126, 89

HSL46°, 21%, 44%

HSV46°, 35%, 54%

CMYK0, 8, 35, 46

Decimal9010777

CSS RGBrgb(137, 126, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 21%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Land Before Time C-359

ΔE 1.3 · #897F5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Land Before Time 360

ΔE 1.8 · #8A7F5D

Benjamin Moore

Alligator 2143-20

ΔE 2.3 · #8E845F

Behr

Fern Grove HDC-AC-16A

ΔE 2.3 · #837B54

Dulux

Xena S17D7

ΔE 2.4 · #847C54

Valspar

Mountain Olive 6007-4C

ΔE 2.4 · #8D845F

Sherwin-Williams

Edamame SW7729

ΔE 3.1 · #827C5A

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Grove DE6195

ΔE 3.7 · #8E7D5D

PPG

Woodbridge 1102-6

ΔE 4.2 · #847451

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 4.4 · #847D5F

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.5 · #7E7B52

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 4.8 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.9 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.9 · #857F69

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.9 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 10.7 · #686A47

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 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

#897E59

#596488

Analogous

#886559

#897E59

#7B8859

Triadic

#897E59

#59887D

#7D5988

Split-Complementary

#897E59

#597B88

#655988

Tetradic

#897E59

#598865

#596488

#88597B

Monochromatic

#2B281C

#59523A

#897E59

#ACA280

#CBC4AF

Rectangle

#897E59

#648859

#596488

#7D5988

Compound

#897E59

#7B8859

#596488

#655988

Variations

Lighter

#A59A75

#B9B19A

#D4D1C6

Darker

#6E6446

#4C452F

#2D291B

Saturation

#777469

#887D59

#B4942C

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

4.04:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.19:1

Deuteranopia

#897E59

#877F5A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#897E59

#80805F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#897E59

#8B797D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clay Creek 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

#A68B5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#897E59

Daylight 5500K

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

#939082

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#485377

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: #897E59;

CSS — background

background-color: #897E59;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-creek: #897E59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-creek': '#897E59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#897E59] text-[#897E59]

SCSS

$clay-creek: #897E59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #897E59?

#897E59 is Clay Creek, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #897E59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Creek?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Creek?

Clay Creek 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 Clay Creek?

You can download Clay Creek 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 Clay Creek?

The hex code is #897E59. In RGB it's 137, 126, 89, and in HSL it's 46°, 21%, 44%.

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