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Oregano

#8D8940

RGB 141, 137, 64 · HSL 57°, 38%, 40% · CMYK 0, 3, 55, 45

Oregano is #8D8940 in HEX — rgb(141, 137, 64), hsl(57°, 38%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 55%, 45%).

Oregano pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 38%, 40%. 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#8D8940

RGB141, 137, 64

HSL57°, 38%, 40%

HSV57°, 55%, 55%

CMYK0, 3, 55, 45

Decimal9275712

CSS RGBrgb(141, 137, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 38%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 2.5 · #938A43

Behr

Retro Avocado PPU9-3

ΔE 2.9 · #958C45

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 3 · #8E8E41

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 3.3 · #978E47

Vista Paint

Martina Olive C-794

ΔE 3.7 · #8C8D3E

Sherwin-Williams

Verdant SW6713

ΔE 4.3 · #847E35

PPG

Enough Is Enough 1117-7

ΔE 5.1 · #898C4A

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 5.9 · #868E48

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6.2 · #999950

Kilz

Farmer'S Road LG130-01

ΔE 7.1 · #8A934E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.6 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 18.3 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 21.7 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 23.7 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#8D8940

#3F438D

Analogous

#8D623F

#8D8940

#6A8D3F

Triadic

#8D8940

#3F8D89

#893F8D

Split-Complementary

#8D8940

#3F6A8D

#623F8D

Tetradic

#8D8940

#3F8D62

#3F438D

#8D3F6A

Monochromatic

#232210

#585628

#8D8940

#B8B361

#D0CD95

Rectangle

#8D8940

#438D3F

#3F438D

#893F8D

Compound

#8D8940

#6A8D3F

#3F438D

#623F8D

Variations

Lighter

#B3AE56

#C1BE86

#D8D6BB

Darker

#726F31

#504D21

#2F2D12

Saturation

#72705A

#8D893F

#ACA520

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.78:1

Deuteranopia

#8D8940

#928641

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D8940

#8A8A4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D8940

#918186

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oregano 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

#A9934B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D8940

Daylight 5500K

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

#96986F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#3B3D73

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: #8D8940;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D8940;

CSS Variable

--color-oregano: #8D8940;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oregano': '#8D8940' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D8940] text-[#8D8940]

SCSS

$oregano: #8D8940;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D8940?

#8D8940 is Oregano, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8D8940 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oregano?

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

What colors pair well with Oregano?

Oregano 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 Oregano?

You can download Oregano 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 Oregano?

The hex code is #8D8940. In RGB it's 141, 137, 64, and in HSL it's 57°, 38%, 40%.

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