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Desert Twilight

#8D8C7F

RGB 141, 140, 127 · HSL 56°, 6%, 53% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 45

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Desert Twilight pulls into the steady end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 56°, 6%, 53%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#8D8C7F
RGB141, 140, 127
HSL56°, 6%, 53%
HSV56°, 3%, 53%
CMYK0, 1, 10, 45
Decimal9276543
CSS RGBrgb(141, 140, 127)
CSS HSLhsl(56, 6%, 53%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Desert Twilight 2137-40

Neutral · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#A6A69B
#BEBEB6
#D6D6D1

Darker

#747367
#59594F
#3E3E37

Saturation

#878787
#8D8C7F
#B2AD5C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

3.39:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

6.19:1

AA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D8C7F?

#8D8C7F is Desert Twilight, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #8D8C7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Twilight?

Desert Twilight works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Desert Twilight?

Desert Twilight pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Desert Twilight?

You can download Desert Twilight 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 #8D8C7F?

#8D8C7F converts to RGB 141, 140, 127.