GREENS

Sycamore

#8D975B

RGB 141, 151, 91 · HSL 70°, 25%, 47% · CMYK 7, 0, 40, 41

Sycamore is #8D975B in HEX — rgb(141, 151, 91), hsl(70°, 25%, 47%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 40%, 41%).

Sycamore pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 25%, 47%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8D975B

RGB141, 151, 91

HSL70°, 25%, 47%

HSV70°, 40%, 59%

CMYK7, 0, 40, 41

Decimal9279323

CSS RGBrgb(141, 151, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 25%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sycamore 539

Exact match

Vista Paint

Jean's Greens K-361

ΔE 2.1 · #8D9A5B

Dulux

Pretty Maiden S19E7

ΔE 2.8 · #859456

Dunn-Edwards

Topiary DE5544

ΔE 2.9 · #8E9655

PPG

Leafy Romaine 11-14

ΔE 3.5 · #949B64

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

ΔE 4.3 · #979A63

Sherwin-Williams

Leapfrog SW6431

ΔE 4.6 · #88915D

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 4.6 · #919157

Valspar

Ivy Pasture 6004-6C

ΔE 4.7 · #838C55

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 4.8 · #909853

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8 · #919F70

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 8.3 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 9.3 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 9.5 · #998F5B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 17.3 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 20.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8D975B

#645A96

Analogous

#96825A

#8D975B

#6E965A

Triadic

#8D975B

#5A8C96

#965A8C

Split-Complementary

#8D975B

#5A6E96

#825A96

Tetradic

#8D975B

#5A9682

#645A96

#965A6E

Monochromatic

#333621

#5F663D

#8D975B

#AEB686

#CED3B6

Rectangle

#8D975B

#5A9664

#645A96

#965A8C

Compound

#8D975B

#6E965A

#645A96

#825A96

Variations

Lighter

#A5AE78

#B9BF9D

#D5D8C7

Darker

#717947

#4E5430

#2E311B

Saturation

#7E816F

#8C965A

#AAC32D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#8D975B

#9A8F5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D975B

#959565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D975B

#918F94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sycamore sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#A99E5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D975B

Daylight 5500K

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

#96A384

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#554C7F

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: #8D975B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D975B;

CSS Variable

--color-sycamore: #8D975B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sycamore': '#8D975B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D975B] text-[#8D975B]

SCSS

$sycamore: #8D975B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D975B?

#8D975B is Sycamore, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #8D975B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sycamore?

Sycamore works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Sycamore?

Sycamore pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sycamore?

You can download Sycamore 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 Sycamore?

The hex code is #8D975B. In RGB it's 141, 151, 91, and in HSL it's 70°, 25%, 47%.

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