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Weathered Fossil

#8D8D6A

RGB 141, 141, 106 · HSL 60°, 14%, 48% · CMYK 0, 0, 25, 45

Weathered Fossil is #8D8D6A in HEX — rgb(141, 141, 106), hsl(60°, 14%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 45%).

Weathered Fossil pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 14%, 48%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8D8D6A

RGB141, 141, 106

HSL60°, 14%, 48%

HSV60°, 25%, 55%

CMYK0, 0, 25, 45

Decimal9276778

CSS RGBrgb(141, 141, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 14%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Weathered Fossil N310-5

Exact match

PPG

Playing Hooky 1123-6

ΔE 1.3 · #8B8C6B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 2.2 · #8F8B66

Dulux

Rowntree S18C5

ΔE 2.3 · #8E8D6E

Valspar

Ripe Olives 6005-4B

ΔE 3.3 · #8B886A

Dunn-Edwards

Woodland Walk DE5537

ΔE 3.9 · #8B8D63

Benjamin Moore

Eucalyptus 2144-20

ΔE 3.9 · #84865F

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 4.1 · #8E946C

Vista Paint

Sandalwood Tan K-962

ΔE 4.1 · #918B6E

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4.2 · #969873

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Sheen 416

ΔE 4.4 · #81825F

Sherwin-Williams

Sheraton Sage SW0014

ΔE 4.5 · #8F8666

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 5.8 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 8.4 · #768769

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.7 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 10.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#8D8D6A

#69698C

Analogous

#8C7A69

#8D8D6A

#7A8C69

Triadic

#8D8D6A

#698C8C

#8C698C

Split-Complementary

#8D8D6A

#697A8C

#7A698C

Tetradic

#8D8D6A

#698C7A

#69698C

#8C697A

Monochromatic

#343427

#606048

#8D8D6A

#AEAE93

#CFCFBF

Rectangle

#8D8D6A

#698C69

#69698C

#8C698C

Compound

#8D8D6A

#7A8C69

#69698C

#7A698C

Variations

Lighter

#A4A486

#B9B9A6

#D5D5CC

Darker

#707054

#4E4E39

#2D2D21

Saturation

#808075

#8C8C69

#C0C035

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.15:1

Deuteranopia

#8D8D6A

#918A6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D8D6A

#8D8D6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D8D6A

#8F888B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Weathered Fossil 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

#A9966B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D8D6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#969B8F

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E4E82

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: #8D8D6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D8D6A;

CSS Variable

--color-weathered-fossil: #8D8D6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'weathered-fossil': '#8D8D6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D8D6A] text-[#8D8D6A]

SCSS

$weathered-fossil: #8D8D6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D8D6A?

#8D8D6A is Weathered Fossil, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8D8D6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Weathered Fossil?

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

What colors pair well with Weathered Fossil?

Weathered Fossil 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 Weathered Fossil?

You can download Weathered Fossil 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 Weathered Fossil?

The hex code is #8D8D6A. In RGB it's 141, 141, 106, and in HSL it's 60°, 14%, 48%.

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