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Aged Eucalyptus

#898253

RGB 137, 130, 83 · HSL 52°, 25%, 43% · CMYK 0, 5, 39, 46

Aged Eucalyptus is #898253 in HEX — rgb(137, 130, 83), hsl(52°, 25%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 39%, 46%).

Aged Eucalyptus pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 25%, 43%. 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#898253

RGB137, 130, 83

HSL52°, 25%, 43%

HSV52°, 39%, 54%

CMYK0, 5, 39, 46

Decimal9011795

CSS RGBrgb(137, 130, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 25%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Eucalyptus DE5496

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 525

ΔE 3.1 · #92875A

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

ΔE 3.5 · #8C8A5B

PPG

Bronze Green 1114-6

ΔE 3.6 · #8D8752

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 4.2 · #858757

Dulux

Xena S17D7

ΔE 4.3 · #847C54

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.5 · #8D844D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 4.5 · #837946

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 4.7 · #7E7B52

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 4.7 · #848759

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 4.7 · #81804A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.8 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.2 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.8 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 12.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 14 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#898253

#525A89

Analogous

#896652

#898253

#758952

Triadic

#898253

#528982

#825289

Split-Complementary

#898253

#527589

#665289

Tetradic

#898253

#528966

#525A89

#895275

Monochromatic

#292719

#595436

#898253

#AFA879

#CBC7A9

Rectangle

#898253

#5A8952

#525A89

#825289

Compound

#898253

#758952

#525A89

#665289

Variations

Lighter

#A8A06E

#BAB595

#D5D3C3

Darker

#6F6941

#4D482C

#2D2A19

Saturation

#767465

#898252

#B2A029

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

3.90:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.38:1

Deuteranopia

#898253

#8A8154

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#898253

#83835B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#898253

#8C7C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aged Eucalyptus 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

#A68E59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#898253

Daylight 5500K

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

#93937E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#464C75

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: #898253;

CSS — background

background-color: #898253;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-eucalyptus: #898253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-eucalyptus': '#898253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#898253] text-[#898253]

SCSS

$aged-eucalyptus: #898253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #898253?

#898253 is Aged Eucalyptus, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #898253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aged Eucalyptus?

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

What colors pair well with Aged Eucalyptus?

Aged Eucalyptus 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 Aged Eucalyptus?

You can download Aged Eucalyptus 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 Aged Eucalyptus?

The hex code is #898253. In RGB it's 137, 130, 83, and in HSL it's 52°, 25%, 43%.

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