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Fertile Green

#8B8757

RGB 139, 135, 87 · HSL 55°, 23%, 44% · CMYK 0, 3, 37, 45

Fertile Green is #8B8757 in HEX — rgb(139, 135, 87), hsl(55°, 23%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 37%, 45%).

Fertile Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 23%, 44%. 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#8B8757

RGB139, 135, 87

HSL55°, 23%, 44%

HSV55°, 37%, 55%

CMYK0, 3, 37, 45

Decimal9144151

CSS RGBrgb(139, 135, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 23%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

ΔE 1.5 · #8C8A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Aged Eucalyptus DE5496

ΔE 2.2 · #898253

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 2.7 · #858757

PPG

Bronze Green 1114-6

ΔE 2.9 · #8D8752

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 504

ΔE 3.1 · #8B895E

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 3.4 · #848759

Dulux

Nile Reed S17D6

ΔE 3.7 · #968D5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 4.4 · #978D59

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.7 · #8D844D

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 4.7 · #81804A

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.8 · #998F5B

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 5.8 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.3 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.1 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.3 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 14.4 · #A99E80

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#8B8757

#565B8A

Analogous

#8A6C56

#8B8757

#758A56

Triadic

#8B8757

#568A86

#86568A

Split-Complementary

#8B8757

#56758A

#6C568A

Tetradic

#8B8757

#568A6C

#565B8A

#8A5675

Monochromatic

#2C2B1B

#5B5839

#8B8757

#AEAA7E

#CCC9AD

Rectangle

#8B8757

#5B8A56

#565B8A

#86568A

Compound

#8B8757

#758A56

#565B8A

#6C568A

Variations

Lighter

#A7A372

#BAB799

#D5D4C5

Darker

#6F6C44

#4D4B2E

#2D2C1A

Saturation

#787768

#8A8656

#B5AA2B

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.70:1

Deuteranopia

#8B8757

#8E8558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B8757

#88885F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B8757

#8E8185

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fertile 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

#A8925C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B8757

Daylight 5500K

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

#959781

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#484C77

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: #8B8757;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B8757;

CSS Variable

--color-fertile-green: #8B8757;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fertile-green': '#8B8757' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B8757] text-[#8B8757]

SCSS

$fertile-green: #8B8757;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8757?

#8B8757 is Fertile Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8B8757 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fertile Green?

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

What colors pair well with Fertile Green?

Fertile 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 Fertile Green?

You can download Fertile 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 Fertile Green?

The hex code is #8B8757. In RGB it's 139, 135, 87, and in HSL it's 55°, 23%, 44%.

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