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Overgrown Granite

#8B8265

RGB 139, 130, 101 · HSL 46°, 16%, 47% · CMYK 0, 6, 27, 45

Overgrown Granite is #8B8265 in HEX — rgb(139, 130, 101), hsl(46°, 16%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 27%, 45%).

Overgrown Granite pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#8B8265

RGB139, 130, 101

HSL46°, 16%, 47%

HSV46°, 27%, 55%

CMYK0, 6, 27, 45

Decimal9142885

CSS RGBrgb(139, 130, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 16%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cleveland 1525

ΔE 1.9 · #8F8264

Vista Paint

Ceramic Pot C-338

ΔE 1.9 · #8D8064

PPG

Rattan Palm 1027-5

ΔE 2.1 · #8F876B

Hallman-Lindsay

Shagbark Olive 352

ΔE 2.1 · #90876B

Sherwin-Williams

Sheraton Sage SW0014

ΔE 2.2 · #8F8666

Dulux

Fingerpaint S15C6

ΔE 2.4 · #8A7D61

Kilz

Grape Arbor TB-90

ΔE 2.4 · #847D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Wilderness DE6236

ΔE 2.5 · #8F886C

Valspar

Ripe Olives 6005-4B

ΔE 3.2 · #8B886A

Behr

Oregano Spice PPU9-23

ΔE 3.3 · #8D8765

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 4.4 · #857F69

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.5 · #8F8B66

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.7 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.9 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.2 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.1 · #A3977F

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

#8B8265

#656E8B

Analogous

#8B6F65

#8B8265

#818B65

Triadic

#8B8265

#658B82

#82658B

Split-Complementary

#8B8265

#65818B

#6F658B

Tetradic

#8B8265

#658B6F

#656E8B

#8B6581

Monochromatic

#322F24

#5F5945

#8B8265

#AEA68F

#CEC9BB

Rectangle

#8B8265

#6E8B65

#656E8B

#82658B

Compound

#8B8265

#818B65

#656E8B

#6F658B

Variations

Lighter

#A49C82

#B9B4A3

#D5D3CA

Darker

#706850

#4E4836

#2D2A1F

Saturation

#7E7B72

#8B8265

#BD9D32

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

3.83:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.48:1

Deuteranopia

#8B8265

#8A8366

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B8265

#848469

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B8265

#8D7E81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Overgrown Granite 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

#A88E67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B8265

Daylight 5500K

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

#95938B

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.

#4C587F

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: #8B8265;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B8265;

CSS Variable

--color-overgrown-granite: #8B8265;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'overgrown-granite': '#8B8265' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B8265] text-[#8B8265]

SCSS

$overgrown-granite: #8B8265;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8265?

#8B8265 is Overgrown Granite, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B8265 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Overgrown Granite?

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

What colors pair well with Overgrown Granite?

Overgrown Granite 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 Overgrown Granite?

You can download Overgrown Granite 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 Overgrown Granite?

The hex code is #8B8265. In RGB it's 139, 130, 101, and in HSL it's 46°, 16%, 47%.

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