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Alligator Green

#8D835E

RGB 141, 131, 94 · HSL 47°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 7, 33, 45

Alligator Green is #8D835E in HEX — rgb(141, 131, 94), hsl(47°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 33%, 45%).

Alligator Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 20%, 46%. 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#8D835E

RGB141, 131, 94

HSL47°, 20%, 46%

HSV47°, 33%, 55%

CMYK0, 7, 33, 45

Decimal9274206

CSS RGBrgb(141, 131, 94)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Alligator2143-20

ΔE 0.4 · #8E845F

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Valspar

Mountain Olive6007-4C

ΔE 0.5 · #8D845F

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Vista Paint

OwletC-365

ΔE 0.6 · #8F845F

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Hallman-Lindsay

Owlet366

ΔE 1 · #90845F

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Dulux

Enchanted WoodS16C6

ΔE 2.7 · #94875F

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Behr

Oregano SpicePPU9-23

ΔE 2.9 · #8D8765

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IKEA

IKEA199199

ΔE 3.2 · #978A65

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Sherwin-Williams

Sheraton SageSW0014

ΔE 3.2 · #8F8666

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RAL

Yellow Grey7034

ΔE 3.7 · #8F8B66

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Kilz

Winter GrassLF130-02

ΔE 4 · #958B6A

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PPG

Hindu Lotus1026-6

ΔE 4.2 · #8E8062

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Dunn-Edwards

Prairie GroveDE6195

ΔE 4.3 · #8E7D5D

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Kobra

Gold45

ΔE 5.7 · #8E7A5A

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Dutch Boy

Silver GrayD-6730

ΔE 8.8 · #857F69

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Colorhouse

Glass .04Glass-04

ΔE 8.9 · #969873

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Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back40

ΔE 10.8 · #998976

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 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

#8D835E

#5E688D

Analogous

#8D6B5E

#8D835E

#7F8D5E

Triadic

#8D835E

#5E8D83

#835E8D

Split-Complementary

#8D835E

#5E7F8D

#6B5E8D

Tetradic

#8D835E

#5E8D6B

#5E688D

#8D5E7F

Monochromatic

#312D21

#5F583F

#8D835E

#AFA788

#CEC9B6

Rectangle

#8D835E

#688D5E

#5E688D

#835E8D

Compound

#8D835E

#7F8D5E

#5E688D

#6B5E8D

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Alligator Green 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 #F3F1ED

Tint #DAD6C8

Tint #C2BBA3

Tint #A9A07E

Base #8D835E

Shade #736A4D

Shade #59523B

Shade #3F3A2A

Shade #252218

Variations

Lighter

#A79D7B

#BAB49E

#D6D3C8

Darker

#72694A

#4F4932

#2E2A1D

Saturation

#7C796E

#8D835E

#BC9D2F

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

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.54:1

Deuteranopia

#8D835E

#8C845F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D835E

#858564

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D835E

#8F7E82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Alligator Green 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

#A98F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D835E

Daylight 5500K

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

#969486

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.

#4B567D

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: #8D835E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D835E;

CSS Variable

--color-alligator-green: #8D835E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alligator-green': '#8D835E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D835E] text-[#8D835E]

SCSS

$alligator-green: #8D835E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D835E?

#8D835E is Alligator Green, a mid-tone 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, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Alligator Green?

Alligator Green 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 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 hex code for Alligator Green?

The hex code is #8D835E. In RGB it's 141, 131, 94, and in HSL it's 47°, 20%, 46%.

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