YELLOWS

Willow

#8C7A48

RGB 140, 122, 72 · HSL 44°, 32%, 42% · CMYK 0, 13, 49, 45

Willow is #8C7A48 in HEX — rgb(140, 122, 72), hsl(44°, 32%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 49%, 45%).

Willow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 32%, 42%. 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#8C7A48

RGB140, 122, 72

HSL44°, 32%, 42%

HSV44°, 49%, 55%

CMYK0, 13, 49, 45

Decimal9206344

CSS RGBrgb(140, 122, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 32%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Foot 2148-10

ΔE 1.4 · #8C7845

PPG

Pickled Okra 1111-6

ΔE 2.1 · #887647

Vista Paint

September Gold C-311

ΔE 2.9 · #8C7545

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 3.1 · #947E49

Behr

Eden Prairie PPU6-20

ΔE 3.8 · #877448

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 3.9 · #837946

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 4.4 · #8E773F

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Glen DE5503

ΔE 4.7 · #8E824A

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 5.2 · #8C7F44

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.9 · #826C34

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 6.9 · #947952

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 8.4 · #998F5B

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 8.9 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.2 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 14.8 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#8C7A48

#495B8D

Analogous

#8D5949

#8C7A48

#7D8D49

Triadic

#8C7A48

#498D7B

#7B498D

Split-Complementary

#8C7A48

#497D8D

#59498D

Tetradic

#8C7A48

#498D59

#495B8D

#8D497D

Monochromatic

#282315

#5B4F2F

#8C7A48

#B4A26E

#CEC2A1

Rectangle

#8C7A48

#5B8D49

#495B8D

#7B498D

Compound

#8C7A48

#7D8D49

#495B8D

#59498D

Variations

Lighter

#AF9A63

#BEB28E

#D7D1C0

Darker

#726339

#504526

#2F2816

Saturation

#757061

#8D7B49

#B28C24

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

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.99:1

Deuteranopia

#8C7A48

#877D48

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7A48

#7D7D51

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7A48

#8E7479

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Willow 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

#A88851

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C7A48

Daylight 5500K

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

#968D75

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#424F74

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: #8C7A48;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C7A48;

CSS Variable

--color-willow: #8C7A48;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow': '#8C7A48' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C7A48] text-[#8C7A48]

SCSS

$willow: #8C7A48;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7A48?

#8C7A48 is Willow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8C7A48 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow?

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

What colors pair well with Willow?

Willow 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 Willow?

You can download Willow 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 Willow?

The hex code is #8C7A48. In RGB it's 140, 122, 72, and in HSL it's 44°, 32%, 42%.

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