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Dash of Oregano

#928459

RGB 146, 132, 89 · HSL 45°, 24%, 46% · CMYK 0, 10, 39, 43

Dash of Oregano is #928459 in HEX — rgb(146, 132, 89), hsl(45°, 24%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 39%, 43%).

Dash of Oregano pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 24%, 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#928459

RGB146, 132, 89

HSL45°, 24%, 46%

HSV45°, 39%, 57%

CMYK0, 10, 39, 43

Decimal9602137

CSS RGBrgb(146, 132, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 24%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 525

ΔE 1.9 · #92875A

Dulux

Enchanted Wood S16C6

ΔE 2.2 · #94875F

Hallman-Lindsay

Owlet 366

ΔE 3.5 · #90845F

Vista Paint

Owlet C-365

ΔE 3.7 · #8F845F

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Plain DE6188

ΔE 3.8 · #9A8557

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 4.1 · #978E62

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.2 · #978A65

Valspar

Mountain Olive 6007-4C

ΔE 4.2 · #8D845F

PPG

Twisted Tail 1100-6

ΔE 4.4 · #9A845E

Behr

Fern Grove HDC-AC-16A

ΔE 5.2 · #837B54

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.1 · #998F5B

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 6.2 · #8F8B66

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 6.3 · #9A815E

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 13.7 · #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

#928459

#596791

Analogous

#916759

#928459

#839159

Triadic

#928459

#599183

#835991

Split-Complementary

#928459

#598391

#675991

Tetradic

#928459

#599167

#596791

#915983

Monochromatic

#332E1F

#62593C

#928459

#B3A784

#D0C9B3

Rectangle

#928459

#679159

#596791

#835991

Compound

#928459

#839159

#596791

#675991

Variations

Lighter

#AB9E76

#BDB59C

#D7D3C7

Darker

#756A46

#52492F

#302B1B

Saturation

#7E7A6D

#918359

#BE9A2D

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

3.71:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.67:1

Deuteranopia

#928459

#8F865A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#928459

#878760

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#928459

#947F83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dash of Oregano 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

#AD905E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#928459

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A9582

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.

#4B577D

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: #928459;

CSS — background

background-color: #928459;

CSS Variable

--color-dash-of-oregano: #928459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dash-of-oregano': '#928459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#928459] text-[#928459]

SCSS

$dash-of-oregano: #928459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #928459?

#928459 is Dash of Oregano, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #928459 warm or cool?

Dash of Oregano reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dash of Oregano?

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

What colors pair well with Dash of Oregano?

Dash of Oregano 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 Dash of Oregano?

You can download Dash of Oregano 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 Dash of Oregano?

The hex code is #928459. In RGB it's 146, 132, 89, and in HSL it's 45°, 24%, 46%.

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