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Yogi

#8A8C66

RGB 138, 140, 102 · HSL 63°, 16%, 47% · CMYK 1, 0, 27, 45

Yogi is #8A8C66 in HEX — rgb(138, 140, 102), hsl(63°, 16%, 47%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 27%, 45%).

Yogi pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 16%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8A8C66

RGB138, 140, 102

HSL63°, 16%, 47%

HSV63°, 27%, 55%

CMYK1, 0, 27, 45

Decimal9079910

CSS RGBrgb(138, 140, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 16%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Paid In Full 1115-6

ΔE 1.8 · #8C8E65

Behr

Weathered Fossil N310-5

ΔE 2 · #8D8D6A

Dunn-Edwards

Woodland Walk DE5537

ΔE 2.2 · #8B8D63

Valspar

Bullfrog 6004-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #858960

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 2144-20

ΔE 2.5 · #84865F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 2.6 · #8F8B66

Dulux

Green Coconut S19D6

ΔE 2.6 · #878E65

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 3.3 · #8E946C

Vista Paint

Taffeta Sheen C-415

ΔE 3.6 · #81835F

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4 · #81825F

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4.7 · #969873

Sherwin-Williams

Sheraton Sage SW0014

ΔE 5.8 · #8F8666

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.5 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 8.2 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.1 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#8A8C66

#67658B

Analogous

#8B7A65

#8A8C66

#768B65

Triadic

#8A8C66

#65898B

#8B6589

Split-Complementary

#8A8C66

#65768B

#7A658B

Tetradic

#8A8C66

#658B7A

#67658B

#8B6576

Monochromatic

#323224

#5D5F45

#8A8C66

#ACAE8F

#CDCEBB

Rectangle

#8A8C66

#658B67

#67658B

#8B6589

Compound

#8A8C66

#768B65

#67658B

#7A658B

Variations

Lighter

#A2A482

#B8B9A3

#D4D5CA

Darker

#6E7050

#4C4E36

#2D2D1F

Saturation

#7D7E72

#898B65

#B6BD32

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

3.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.02:1

Deuteranopia

#8A8C66

#908867

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A8C66

#8C8C6C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A8C66

#8D878A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yogi 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

#A79668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A8C66

Daylight 5500K

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

#949B8C

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4F4C7F

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: #8A8C66;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A8C66;

CSS Variable

--color-yogi: #8A8C66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yogi': '#8A8C66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A8C66] text-[#8A8C66]

SCSS

$yogi: #8A8C66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A8C66?

#8A8C66 is Yogi, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8A8C66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yogi?

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

What colors pair well with Yogi?

Yogi 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 Yogi?

You can download Yogi 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 Yogi?

The hex code is #8A8C66. In RGB it's 138, 140, 102, and in HSL it's 63°, 16%, 47%.

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