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Alligator

#8E845F

RGB 142, 132, 95 · HSL 47°, 20%, 46% · CMYK 0, 7, 33, 44

Alligator is #8E845F in HEX — rgb(142, 132, 95), hsl(47°, 20%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 33%, 44%).

Alligator pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 20%, 46%. 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#8E845F

RGB142, 132, 95

HSL47°, 20%, 46%

HSV47°, 33%, 56%

CMYK0, 7, 33, 44

Decimal9339999

CSS RGBrgb(142, 132, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 20%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Alligator 2143-20

Exact match

Vista Paint

Owlet C-365

ΔE 0.5 · #8F845F

Valspar

Mountain Olive 6007-4C

ΔE 0.5 · #8D845F

Hallman-Lindsay

Owlet 366

ΔE 0.9 · #90845F

Dulux

Enchanted Wood S16C6

ΔE 2.5 · #94875F

Behr

Oregano Spice PPU9-23

ΔE 2.7 · #8D8765

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 2.9 · #978A65

Sherwin-Williams

Sheraton Sage SW0014

ΔE 3 · #8F8666

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 3.5 · #8F8B66

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 3.7 · #958B6A

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 4.2 · #8E8062

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Grove DE6195

ΔE 4.4 · #8E7D5D

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 8.5 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 8.8 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10.7 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#8E845F

#5E688D

Analogous

#8D6B5E

#8E845F

#7F8D5E

Triadic

#8E845F

#5E8D83

#835E8D

Split-Complementary

#8E845F

#5E7F8D

#6B5E8D

Tetradic

#8E845F

#5E8D6B

#5E688D

#8D5E7F

Monochromatic

#312D21

#5F583F

#8E845F

#AFA788

#CEC9B6

Rectangle

#8E845F

#688D5E

#5E688D

#835E8D

Compound

#8E845F

#7F8D5E

#5E688D

#6B5E8D

Variations

Lighter

#A79D7B

#BAB49E

#D6D3C8

Darker

#72694A

#4F4932

#2E2A1D

Saturation

#7C796E

#8D835E

#BC9D2F

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

3.74:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.62:1

Deuteranopia

#8E845F

#8D8560

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E845F

#868665

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E845F

#907F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Alligator 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

#AA9062

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E845F

Daylight 5500K

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

#979587

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B567D

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: #8E845F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E845F;

CSS Variable

--color-alligator: #8E845F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alligator': '#8E845F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E845F] text-[#8E845F]

SCSS

$alligator: #8E845F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E845F?

#8E845F is Alligator, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8E845F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alligator?

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

What colors pair well with Alligator?

Alligator 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 Alligator?

You can download Alligator 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 Alligator?

The hex code is #8E845F. In RGB it's 142, 132, 95, and in HSL it's 47°, 20%, 46%.

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