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Terrapin

#8C8D51

RGB 140, 141, 81 · HSL 61°, 27%, 44% · CMYK 1, 0, 43, 45

Terrapin is #8C8D51 in HEX — rgb(140, 141, 81), hsl(61°, 27%, 44%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 43%, 45%).

Terrapin pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 27%, 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#8C8D51

RGB140, 141, 81

HSL61°, 27%, 44%

HSV61°, 43%, 55%

CMYK1, 0, 43, 45

Decimal9211217

CSS RGBrgb(140, 141, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 27%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Terrapin 2145-20

Exact match

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 2.1 · #919157

PPG

Glade Green 1119-7

ΔE 3 · #868B53

Dulux

Field Maple S20D8

ΔE 3.3 · #82884E

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Smile DE5565

ΔE 3.8 · #898E58

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 3.8 · #95945C

Valspar

Ivy Pasture 6004-6C

ΔE 4.6 · #838C55

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 5.3 · #958C56

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 5.6 · #81804A

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 6.3 · #909853

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.5 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.5 · #9E9764

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.3 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 13.4 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 17.7 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 18.7 · #B29B79

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

#8C8D51

#53528E

Analogous

#8E7152

#8C8D51

#6F8E52

Triadic

#8C8D51

#528D8E

#8E528D

Split-Complementary

#8C8D51

#526F8E

#71528E

Tetradic

#8C8D51

#528E71

#53528E

#8E526F

Monochromatic

#2D2D1A

#5D5E36

#8C8D51

#B2B37A

#CECFAB

Rectangle

#8C8D51

#528E53

#53528E

#8E528D

Compound

#8C8D51

#6F8E52

#53528E

#71528E

Variations

Lighter

#ABAC6E

#BCBD96

#D6D6C4

Darker

#727340

#4F502B

#2F2F19

Saturation

#797967

#8D8E52

#B5B729

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.04:1

Deuteranopia

#8C8D51

#938952

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C8D51

#8D8D5C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C8D51

#90868A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Terrapin 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

#A89658

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C8D51

Daylight 5500K

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

#969B7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

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.

#484877

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: #8C8D51;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C8D51;

CSS Variable

--color-terrapin: #8C8D51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrapin': '#8C8D51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C8D51] text-[#8C8D51]

SCSS

$terrapin: #8C8D51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C8D51?

#8C8D51 is Terrapin, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8C8D51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terrapin?

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

What colors pair well with Terrapin?

Terrapin 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 Terrapin?

You can download Terrapin 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 Terrapin?

The hex code is #8C8D51. In RGB it's 140, 141, 81, and in HSL it's 61°, 27%, 44%.

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