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Marshy Green

#8E712E

RGB 142, 113, 46 · HSL 42°, 51%, 37% · CMYK 0, 20, 68, 44

Marshy Green is #8E712E in HEX — rgb(142, 113, 46), hsl(42°, 51%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 68%, 44%).

Marshy Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 51%, 37%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8E712E

RGB142, 113, 46

HSL42°, 51%, 37%

HSV42°, 68%, 56%

CMYK0, 20, 68, 44

Decimal9335086

CSS RGBrgb(142, 113, 46)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 51%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rococo Gold S300-7

ΔE 2.4 · #8B6D2E

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 3.7 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Fervent Brass SW6405

ΔE 5 · #95793D

Dulux

Mustard Seed S17E9

ΔE 5.4 · #907B39

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 5.8 · #987C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 6.4 · #977A41

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 7.2 · #826C34

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 7.4 · #A28440

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 9.1 · #8C7F3C

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 10.5 · #8C7F44

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 12 · #B28E4B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 12.3 · #AF8A3A

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 13.8 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.1 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E712E

#2E4B8E

Analogous

#8E412E

#8E712E

#7B8E2E

Triadic

#8E712E

#2E8E72

#722E8E

Split-Complementary

#8E712E

#2E7B8E

#412E8E

Tetradic

#8E712E

#2E8E41

#2E4B8E

#8E2E7B

Monochromatic

#1B1509

#55441B

#8E712E

#C39E46

#D6BC80

Rectangle

#8E712E

#4B8E2E

#2E4B8E

#722E8E

Compound

#8E712E

#7B8E2E

#2E4B8E

#412E8E

Variations

Lighter

#BF983E

#C8AF75

#DBCFB3

Darker

#745C23

#514017

#30250C

Saturation

#6D6450

#8E722E

#A67B17

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.55:1

Deuteranopia

#8E712E

#84782E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E712E

#77773C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E712E

#906A70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marshy Green 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

#AA813E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E712E

Daylight 5500K

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

#978662

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#2D4273

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: #8E712E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E712E;

CSS Variable

--color-marshy-green: #8E712E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshy-green': '#8E712E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E712E] text-[#8E712E]

SCSS

$marshy-green: #8E712E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E712E?

#8E712E is Marshy Green, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8E712E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marshy Green?

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

What colors pair well with Marshy Green?

Marshy Green 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 Marshy Green?

You can download Marshy Green 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 Marshy Green?

The hex code is #8E712E. In RGB it's 142, 113, 46, and in HSL it's 42°, 51%, 37%.

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