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Gobbledygook

#8E824E

RGB 142, 130, 78 · HSL 49°, 29%, 43% · CMYK 0, 8, 45, 44

Gobbledygook is #8E824E in HEX — rgb(142, 130, 78), hsl(49°, 29%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 45%, 44%).

Gobbledygook pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 29%, 43%. 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#8E824E

RGB142, 130, 78

HSL49°, 29%, 43%

HSV49°, 45%, 56%

CMYK0, 8, 45, 44

Decimal9339470

CSS RGBrgb(142, 130, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 29%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gobbledygook 11-07

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rural Green SW6418

ΔE 2 · #8D844D

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Glen DE5503

ΔE 2.1 · #8E824A

Behr

Lucky Bamboo PPU9-2

ΔE 2.6 · #93834C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Twist 403

ΔE 3.8 · #837946

Benjamin Moore

Newt 2149-10

ΔE 3.9 · #8C7E44

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 3.9 · #958C56

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 4.1 · #8C7F44

Dulux

Yellow Nile S16D8

ΔE 4.9 · #947E49

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5 · #998F5B

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 7 · #858757

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 8 · #7E7B52

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 9.1 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.3 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.2 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 15.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#8E824E

#4E5A8D

Analogous

#8D624E

#8E824E

#798D4E

Triadic

#8E824E

#4E8D82

#824E8D

Split-Complementary

#8E824E

#4E798D

#624E8D

Tetradic

#8E824E

#4E8D62

#4E5A8D

#8D4E79

Monochromatic

#2B2718

#5C5533

#8E824E

#B3A875

#CEC7A6

Rectangle

#8E824E

#5A8D4E

#4E5A8D

#824E8D

Compound

#8E824E

#798D4E

#4E5A8D

#624E8D

Variations

Lighter

#ACA069

#BDB592

#D6D3C2

Darker

#72693D

#504829

#2F2A17

Saturation

#777464

#8D824E

#B49A27

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

3.85:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#8E824E

#8D834F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E824E

#848457

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E824E

#907C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gobbledygook 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

#AA8E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E824E

Daylight 5500K

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

#97937A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#464E75

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: #8E824E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E824E;

CSS Variable

--color-gobbledygook: #8E824E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gobbledygook': '#8E824E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E824E] text-[#8E824E]

SCSS

$gobbledygook: #8E824E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E824E?

#8E824E is Gobbledygook, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8E824E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gobbledygook?

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

What colors pair well with Gobbledygook?

Gobbledygook 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 Gobbledygook?

You can download Gobbledygook 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 Gobbledygook?

The hex code is #8E824E. In RGB it's 142, 130, 78, and in HSL it's 49°, 29%, 43%.

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