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Apeland

#8A843B

RGB 138, 132, 59 · HSL 55°, 40%, 39% · CMYK 0, 4, 57, 46

Apeland is #8A843B in HEX — rgb(138, 132, 59), hsl(55°, 40%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 57%, 46%).

Apeland pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 40%, 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#8A843B

RGB138, 132, 59

HSL55°, 40%, 39%

HSV55°, 57%, 54%

CMYK0, 4, 57, 46

Decimal9077819

CSS RGBrgb(138, 132, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 40%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

ΔE 2 · #8D8940

Dulux

Apeland S18E9

ΔE 2.1 · #8A813B

Sherwin-Williams

Verdant SW6713

ΔE 2.3 · #847E35

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 3.1 · #938A43

Behr

Retro Avocado PPU9-3

ΔE 3.7 · #958C45

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 4.4 · #8C7F3C

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 4.6 · #8E8E41

Vista Paint

Martina Olive C-794

ΔE 5 · #8C8D3E

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 7.1 · #99894A

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 7.4 · #868E48

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 8.2 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 12.2 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.6 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 19.7 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 20.7 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 24.3 · #B29B79

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

#8A843B

#3C428B

Analogous

#8B5D3C

#8A843B

#6A8B3C

Triadic

#8A843B

#3C8B85

#853C8B

Split-Complementary

#8A843B

#3C6A8B

#5D3C8B

Tetradic

#8A843B

#3C8B5D

#3C428B

#8B3C6A

Monochromatic

#201F0E

#565225

#8A843B

#B9B15B

#D0CA90

Rectangle

#8A843B

#428B3C

#3C428B

#853C8B

Compound

#8A843B

#6A8B3C

#3C428B

#5D3C8B

Variations

Lighter

#B4AC51

#C1BC82

#D8D5B9

Darker

#716B2E

#4F4B1F

#2E2C11

Saturation

#6F6D58

#8B853C

#A99D1E

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

3.86:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.44:1

Deuteranopia

#8A843B

#8E823C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A843B

#85854A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A843B

#8D7C81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apeland 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

#A79047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A843B

Daylight 5500K

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

#94956C

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.

#383D71

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: #8A843B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A843B;

CSS Variable

--color-apeland: #8A843B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apeland': '#8A843B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A843B] text-[#8A843B]

SCSS

$apeland: #8A843B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A843B?

#8A843B is Apeland, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8A843B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apeland?

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

What colors pair well with Apeland?

Apeland 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 Apeland?

You can download Apeland 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 Apeland?

The hex code is #8A843B. In RGB it's 138, 132, 59, and in HSL it's 55°, 40%, 39%.

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