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Uguisu Green

#928C36

RGB 146, 140, 54 · HSL 56°, 46%, 39% · CMYK 0, 4, 63, 43

Uguisu Green is #928C36 in HEX — rgb(146, 140, 54), hsl(56°, 46%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 63%, 43%).

Uguisu Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 46%, 39%. 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#928C36

RGB146, 140, 54

HSL56°, 46%, 39%

HSV56°, 63%, 57%

CMYK0, 4, 63, 43

Decimal9604150

CSS RGBrgb(146, 140, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 46%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 1.9 · #96913A

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 3.6 · #9D913C

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 4.2 · #9E903B

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 4.5 · #959143

Behr

Banana Leaf HDC-MD-20

ΔE 4.5 · #9E8F3B

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 5 · #9B983D

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2146-10

ΔE 5.2 · #84882F

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 5.4 · #989746

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 5.4 · #8E8E41

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 8.4 · #9D9950

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 8.8 · #999950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 12.1 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 18.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.6 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 25.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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 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

#928C36

#363C91

Analogous

#915D36

#928C36

#6A9136

Triadic

#928C36

#36918B

#8B3691

Split-Complementary

#928C36

#366A91

#5D3691

Tetradic

#928C36

#36915D

#363C91

#91366A

Monochromatic

#22200C

#595621

#928C36

#C0B854

#D4CF8C

Rectangle

#928C36

#3C9136

#363C91

#8B3691

Compound

#928C36

#6A9136

#363C91

#5D3691

Variations

Lighter

#BCB449

#C6C17D

#DAD8B7

Darker

#767129

#524F1B

#312E0F

Saturation

#716F56

#918B36

#ACA21B

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#928C36

#968938

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#928C36

#8D8D49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#928C36

#968389

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Uguisu 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

#AD9644

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#928C36

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A9B68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#333876

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: #928C36;

CSS — background

background-color: #928C36;

CSS Variable

--color-uguisu-green: #928C36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'uguisu-green': '#928C36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#928C36] text-[#928C36]

SCSS

$uguisu-green: #928C36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #928C36?

#928C36 is Uguisu Green, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #928C36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Uguisu Green?

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

What colors pair well with Uguisu Green?

Uguisu 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 Uguisu Green?

You can download Uguisu 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 Uguisu Green?

The hex code is #928C36. In RGB it's 146, 140, 54, and in HSL it's 56°, 46%, 39%.

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