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Alligator Green
#8D835E
Sitting at HSL 47°, 20%, 46%, Alligator Green reads classic and warm. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers pair it with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Alligator Green 2143-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8D835E?
#8D835E is Alligator Green, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #8D835E warm or cool?
Alligator Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Alligator Green?
Alligator Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Alligator Green?
Alligator Green pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Alligator Green?
You can download Alligator 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 RGB value of #8D835E?
#8D835E converts to RGB 141, 131, 94.