GREENS

Sycamore Tree

#8C965A

RGB 140, 150, 90 · HSL 70°, 25%, 47% · CMYK 7, 0, 40, 41

Sycamore Tree is #8C965A in HEX — rgb(140, 150, 90), hsl(70°, 25%, 47%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 40%, 41%).

Sycamore Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 25%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8C965A

RGB140, 150, 90

HSL70°, 25%, 47%

HSV70°, 40%, 59%

CMYK7, 0, 40, 41

Decimal9213530

CSS RGBrgb(140, 150, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 25%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore539

ΔE 0.4 · #8D975B

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Vista Paint

Jean's GreensK-361

ΔE 2.3 · #8D9A5B

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Dulux

Pretty MaidenS19E7

ΔE 2.6 · #859456

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Dunn-Edwards

TopiaryDE5544

ΔE 2.8 · #8E9655

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PPG

Vintage Vibe1118-6

ΔE 3.7 · #888F4F

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Valspar

Ivy Pasture6004-6C

ΔE 4.4 · #838C55

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Sherwin-Williams

LeapfrogSW6431

ΔE 4.5 · #88915D

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Kilz

Grapeyard RidgeLF290-01

ΔE 4.5 · #919157

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Behr

River Bank380F-6

ΔE 4.5 · #979A63

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Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool787

ΔE 4.8 · #909853

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Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green287

ΔE 8.2 · #919F70

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RAL

Olive Yellow1020

ΔE 8.3 · #999950

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IKEA

IKEA114114

ΔE 9.5 · #93AB67

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Colorhouse

Leaf .05Leaf-05

ΔE 9.5 · #998F5B

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Dutch Boy

Perrenial GardenDCP-0759

ΔE 17.6 · #9AB68E

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Kobra

Gold45

ΔE 20.6 · #8E7A5A

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C965A

#645A96

Analogous

#96825A

#8C965A

#6E965A

Triadic

#8C965A

#5A8C96

#965A8C

Split-Complementary

#8C965A

#5A6E96

#825A96

Tetradic

#8C965A

#5A9682

#645A96

#965A6E

Monochromatic

#333621

#5F663D

#8C965A

#AEB686

#CED3B6

Rectangle

#8C965A

#5A9664

#645A96

#965A8C

Compound

#8C965A

#6E965A

#645A96

#825A96

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sycamore Tree run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F4EC

Tint #D9DDC6

Tint #C0C7A1

Tint #A7B07C

Base #8C965A

Shade #727A49

Shade #585E38

Shade #3E4228

Shade #242617

Variations

Lighter

#A5AE78

#B9BF9D

#D5D8C7

Darker

#717947

#4E5430

#2E311B

Saturation

#7E816F

#8C965A

#AAC32D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#8C965A

#998E5C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C965A

#949464

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C965A

#908E93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sycamore Tree sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#A89D5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C965A

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A283

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#554C7F

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: #8C965A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C965A;

CSS Variable

--color-sycamore-tree: #8C965A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sycamore-tree': '#8C965A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C965A] text-[#8C965A]

SCSS

$sycamore-tree: #8C965A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C965A?

#8C965A is Sycamore Tree, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8C965A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sycamore Tree?

Sycamore Tree works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Sycamore Tree?

Sycamore Tree pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sycamore Tree?

You can download Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree?

The hex code is #8C965A. In RGB it's 140, 150, 90, and in HSL it's 70°, 25%, 47%.

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