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Aged Olive

#8C8A5B

RGB 140, 138, 91 · HSL 58°, 21%, 45% · CMYK 0, 1, 35, 45

Aged Olive is #8C8A5B in HEX — rgb(140, 138, 91), hsl(58°, 21%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 45%).

Aged Olive pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 21%, 45%. 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#8C8A5B

RGB140, 138, 91

HSL58°, 21%, 45%

HSV58°, 35%, 55%

CMYK0, 1, 35, 45

Decimal9210459

CSS RGBrgb(140, 138, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 21%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 504

ΔE 2.2 · #8B895E

Dulux

Nick's Nook S18D6

ΔE 2.4 · #908E62

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #858757

Kilz

Groovy Green LG140-02

ΔE 2.7 · #848759

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Cavern DE5531

ΔE 3.2 · #838254

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 3.7 · #919365

PPG

Wright Autumn Green FLLW144

ΔE 4 · #8D8752

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.1 · #998F5B

Behr

Mississippi Mud 710D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #8D8A65

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.6 · #8F8B66

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 5.6 · #88915D

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 7.1 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 9.6 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 13.5 · #A99E80

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#8C8A5B

#5B5C8B

Analogous

#8B715B

#8C8A5B

#748B5B

Triadic

#8C8A5B

#5B8B89

#895B8B

Split-Complementary

#8C8A5B

#5B748B

#715B8B

Tetradic

#8C8A5B

#5B8B71

#5B5C8B

#8B5B74

Monochromatic

#2E2E1E

#5D5B3C

#8C8A5B

#AEAD84

#CDCCB2

Rectangle

#8C8A5B

#5C8B5B

#5B5C8B

#895B8B

Compound

#8C8A5B

#748B5B

#5B5C8B

#715B8B

Variations

Lighter

#A6A577

#BAB99C

#D5D5C7

Darker

#706F48

#4E4D31

#2E2D1C

Saturation

#7A796C

#8B895B

#B8B42D

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

3.56:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.90:1

Deuteranopia

#8C8A5B

#90875C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C8A5B

#8A8A63

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C8A5B

#8F8488

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aged Olive 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

#A8945F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C8A5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#969984

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.

#494B7A

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: #8C8A5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C8A5B;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-olive: #8C8A5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-olive': '#8C8A5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C8A5B] text-[#8C8A5B]

SCSS

$aged-olive: #8C8A5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C8A5B?

#8C8A5B is Aged Olive, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8C8A5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aged Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Aged Olive?

Aged Olive 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 Aged Olive?

You can download Aged Olive 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 Aged Olive?

The hex code is #8C8A5B. In RGB it's 140, 138, 91, and in HSL it's 58°, 21%, 45%.

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