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Warm Wetlands

#8D894A

RGB 141, 137, 74 · HSL 56°, 31%, 42% · CMYK 0, 3, 48, 45

Warm Wetlands is #8D894A in HEX — rgb(141, 137, 74), hsl(56°, 31%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 48%, 45%).

Warm Wetlands pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 31%, 42%. 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#8D894A

RGB141, 137, 74

HSL56°, 31%, 42%

HSV56°, 48%, 55%

CMYK0, 3, 48, 45

Decimal9275722

CSS RGBrgb(141, 137, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 31%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Warm Wetlands S19E8

ΔE 1.4 · #8D874A

PPG

Frog's Legs 1116-7

ΔE 3 · #8C8449

Benjamin Moore

Terrapin 2145-20

ΔE 3.2 · #8C8D51

Behr

Garden Salt Green S320-6

ΔE 3.8 · #988D4F

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 4.5 · #919157

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 4.7 · #8D844D

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 4.9 · #938A43

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 5.4 · #958C56

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 6.3 · #868E48

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Glow 788

ΔE 6.6 · #798040

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7 · #998F5B

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.5 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 14.4 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14.4 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 17.8 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 19.5 · #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

#8D894A

#4A4E8C

Analogous

#8C674A

#8D894A

#708C4A

Triadic

#8D894A

#4A8C88

#884A8C

Split-Complementary

#8D894A

#4A708C

#674A8C

Tetradic

#8D894A

#4A8C67

#4A4E8C

#8C4A70

Monochromatic

#282715

#5A5730

#8D894A

#B3AF6F

#CECBA1

Rectangle

#8D894A

#4E8C4A

#4A4E8C

#884A8C

Compound

#8D894A

#708C4A

#4A4E8C

#674A8C

Variations

Lighter

#ADA864

#BEBB8F

#D6D5C0

Darker

#726E3A

#4F4C27

#2E2D16

Saturation

#757461

#8C884A

#B1A825

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

3.61:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#8D894A

#91864B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D894A

#8A8A56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D894A

#908286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Warm Wetlands 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

#A99353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D894A

Daylight 5500K

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

#969877

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.

#434673

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: #8D894A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D894A;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-wetlands: #8D894A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-wetlands': '#8D894A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D894A] text-[#8D894A]

SCSS

$warm-wetlands: #8D894A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D894A?

#8D894A is Warm Wetlands, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8D894A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Wetlands?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Wetlands?

Warm Wetlands 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 Warm Wetlands?

You can download Warm Wetlands 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 Warm Wetlands?

The hex code is #8D894A. In RGB it's 141, 137, 74, and in HSL it's 56°, 31%, 42%.

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