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Aubergine Green

#8B762C

RGB 139, 118, 44 · HSL 47°, 52%, 36% · CMYK 0, 15, 68, 45

Aubergine Green is #8B762C in HEX — rgb(139, 118, 44), hsl(47°, 52%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 68%, 45%).

Aubergine Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 52%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8B762C

RGB139, 118, 44

HSL47°, 52%, 36%

HSV47°, 68%, 55%

CMYK0, 15, 68, 45

Decimal9139756

CSS RGBrgb(139, 118, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 52%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Gold Ink S310-6

ΔE 3.1 · #937D30

Benjamin Moore

Dragonwell CSP-930

ΔE 4 · #967F38

Dulux

Mustard Seed S17E9

ΔE 4.4 · #907B39

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 6.4 · #8C7F3C

Dunn-Edwards

Eden Prairie DE5461

ΔE 6.6 · #95863C

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 7.4 · #95793D

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 7.9 · #987C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 9.1 · #977A41

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 9.3 · #826C34

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 9.6 · #8C7F44

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.9 · #AF8A3A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 12.7 · #B28E4B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.9 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 17.4 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.9 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#8B762C

#2C418C

Analogous

#8C472C

#8B762C

#708C2C

Triadic

#8B762C

#2C8C77

#772C8C

Split-Complementary

#8B762C

#2C708C

#472C8C

Tetradic

#8B762C

#2C8C47

#2C418C

#8C2C70

Monochromatic

#171407

#51451A

#8B762C

#C3A741

#D5C27B

Rectangle

#8B762C

#418C2C

#2C418C

#772C8C

Compound

#8B762C

#708C2C

#2C418C

#472C8C

Variations

Lighter

#BDA13C

#C8B672

#DBD2B1

Darker

#726021

#4F4316

#2F270C

Saturation

#6A644D

#8C772C

#A28316

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#8B762C

#867A2C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B762C

#7A7A3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B762C

#8D6F75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aubergine Green 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

#A8853C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B762C

Daylight 5500K

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

#958A60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#2C3A71

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: #8B762C;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B762C;

CSS Variable

--color-aubergine-green: #8B762C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aubergine-green': '#8B762C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B762C] text-[#8B762C]

SCSS

$aubergine-green: #8B762C;

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#957E37 · ΔE 3.7

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#A07A35 · ΔE 8.6

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#9D8246 · ΔE 9.0

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#958649 · ΔE 9.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B762C?

#8B762C is Aubergine Green, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B762C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aubergine Green?

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

What colors pair well with Aubergine Green?

Aubergine Green 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 Aubergine Green?

You can download Aubergine Green 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 Aubergine Green?

The hex code is #8B762C. In RGB it's 139, 118, 44, and in HSL it's 47°, 52%, 36%.

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