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Lagoon Moss

#8B7E64

RGB 139, 126, 100 · HSL 40°, 16%, 47% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 45

Lagoon Moss is #8B7E64 in HEX — rgb(139, 126, 100), hsl(40°, 16%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 45%).

Lagoon Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#8B7E64

RGB139, 126, 100

HSL40°, 16%, 47%

HSV40°, 28%, 55%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 45

Decimal9141860

CSS RGBrgb(139, 126, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 16%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fingerpaint S15C6

ΔE 1.2 · #8A7D61

Vista Paint

Ceramic Pot C-338

ΔE 1.3 · #8D8064

Sherwin-Williams

Meadow Trail SW7737

ΔE 1.4 · #8D8168

Hallman-Lindsay

Ceramic Pot 339

ΔE 1.7 · #908268

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 2.1 · #8E7E67

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 2.4 · #8E8062

Benjamin Moore

Mortar CC-574

ΔE 2.4 · #8F826B

Behr

Macchiato PPU7-3

ΔE 2.6 · #928169

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #95856B

Kilz

Olive Wood LF100-01

ΔE 3.5 · #847D5F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 3.9 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 4.2 · #847763

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.3 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 8 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 8.5 · #746D5A

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B7E64

#65718B

Analogous

#8B6B65

#8B7E64

#858B65

Triadic

#8B7E64

#658B7E

#7E658B

Split-Complementary

#8B7E64

#65858B

#6B658B

Tetradic

#8B7E64

#658B6B

#65718B

#8B6585

Monochromatic

#322E24

#5F5645

#8B7E64

#AEA38F

#CEC7BB

Rectangle

#8B7E64

#718B65

#65718B

#7E658B

Compound

#8B7E64

#858B65

#65718B

#6B658B

Variations

Lighter

#A49982

#B9B2A3

#D5D1CA

Darker

#706550

#4E4636

#2D291F

Saturation

#7E7A72

#8B7E65

#BD8F32

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.27:1

Deuteranopia

#8B7E64

#878164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B7E64

#808068

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B7E64

#8C7B7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lagoon Moss 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

#A88B66

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B7E64

Daylight 5500K

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

#95908A

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.

#4C5D7F

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: #8B7E64;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B7E64;

CSS Variable

--color-lagoon-moss: #8B7E64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lagoon-moss': '#8B7E64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B7E64] text-[#8B7E64]

SCSS

$lagoon-moss: #8B7E64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B7E64?

#8B7E64 is Lagoon Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B7E64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lagoon Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Lagoon Moss?

Lagoon Moss 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 Lagoon Moss?

You can download Lagoon Moss 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 Lagoon Moss?

The hex code is #8B7E64. In RGB it's 139, 126, 100, and in HSL it's 40°, 16%, 47%.

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