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Sour Bubba

#8B844E

RGB 139, 132, 78 · HSL 53°, 28%, 43% · CMYK 0, 5, 44, 45

Sour Bubba is #8B844E in HEX — rgb(139, 132, 78), hsl(53°, 28%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 44%, 45%).

Sour Bubba pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 28%, 43%. 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#8B844E

RGB139, 132, 78

HSL53°, 28%, 43%

HSV53°, 44%, 55%

CMYK0, 5, 44, 45

Decimal9143374

CSS RGBrgb(139, 132, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 28%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 1.1 · #8D844D

PPG

Wright Autumn Green FLLW144

ΔE 1.4 · #8D8752

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Glen DE5503

ΔE 2.7 · #8E824A

Benjamin Moore

Perfectly CSP-895

ΔE 3.4 · #867E44

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 3.4 · #958C56

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 3.4 · #81804A

Dulux

Amazon Queen S17E7

ΔE 3.7 · #948D54

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 4.1 · #978D59

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 4.4 · #8C7F44

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.9 · #998F5B

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 5.4 · #858757

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.7 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.1 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 13.6 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.5 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#8B844E

#4F568C

Analogous

#8C664F

#8B844E

#758C4F

Triadic

#8B844E

#4F8C85

#854F8C

Split-Complementary

#8B844E

#4F758C

#664F8C

Tetradic

#8B844E

#4F8C66

#4F568C

#8C4F75

Monochromatic

#2A2818

#5B5733

#8B844E

#B2AB76

#CDC9A7

Rectangle

#8B844E

#568C4F

#4F568C

#854F8C

Compound

#8B844E

#758C4F

#4F568C

#664F8C

Variations

Lighter

#ABA46A

#BDB893

#D6D4C2

Darker

#726B3E

#4F4B2A

#2E2C18

Saturation

#777564

#8C854F

#B4A327

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

3.81:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.51:1

Deuteranopia

#8B844E

#8D834F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B844E

#858557

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B844E

#8E7D82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sour Bubba 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

#A89056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B844E

Daylight 5500K

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

#95957A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#464B75

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: #8B844E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B844E;

CSS Variable

--color-sour-bubba: #8B844E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sour-bubba': '#8B844E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B844E] text-[#8B844E]

SCSS

$sour-bubba: #8B844E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B844E?

#8B844E is Sour Bubba, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B844E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sour Bubba?

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

What colors pair well with Sour Bubba?

Sour Bubba 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 Sour Bubba?

You can download Sour Bubba 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 Sour Bubba?

The hex code is #8B844E. In RGB it's 139, 132, 78, and in HSL it's 53°, 28%, 43%.

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