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Grog Yellow

#937043

RGB 147, 112, 67 · HSL 34°, 37%, 42% · CMYK 0, 24, 54, 42

Grog Yellow is #937043 in HEX — rgb(147, 112, 67), hsl(34°, 37%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 54%, 42%).

Grog Yellow pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 37%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#937043

RGB147, 112, 67

HSL34°, 37%, 42%

HSV34°, 54%, 58%

CMYK0, 24, 54, 42

Decimal9662531

CSS RGBrgb(147, 112, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 37%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Olde World Gold SW7700

ΔE 1.7 · #8F6C3E

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 1.8 · #957046

PPG

Chewy Caramel 1087-7

ΔE 1.9 · #977043

Dulux

Warm Spice S13E8

ΔE 2.3 · #987444

Benjamin Moore

Warm 2162-30

ΔE 2.4 · #9A7346

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 2.4 · #8C6B3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 2.8 · #8B6A3F

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 3.1 · #8F6E46

Behr

Roasted Squash S280-7

ΔE 3.1 · #8A6A3B

Valspar

Praline Cake 3004-7A

ΔE 5.5 · #A4794D

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 5.9 · #8A6642

Kilz

Ancient Root LD100-02

ΔE 8.4 · #835E3B

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 10.1 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 12.9 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 13.5 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 19.5 · #686A47

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

#937043

#436693

Analogous

#934943

#937043

#8D9343

Triadic

#937043

#439370

#704393

Split-Complementary

#937043

#438D93

#494393

Tetradic

#937043

#439349

#436693

#93438D

Monochromatic

#2A2013

#5E482B

#937043

#BA9769

#D2BB9D

Rectangle

#937043

#669343

#436693

#704393

Compound

#937043

#8D9343

#436693

#494393

Variations

Lighter

#B48F5D

#C2AA8A

#D9CDBE

Darker

#775A34

#533E23

#312414

Saturation

#776D5F

#937043

#B47522

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.53:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#937043

#857B42

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#937043

#77774B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#937043

#946B70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grog Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#AE814D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#937043

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B8672

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3E5778

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: #937043;

CSS — background

background-color: #937043;

CSS Variable

--color-grog-yellow: #937043;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grog-yellow': '#937043' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#937043] text-[#937043]

SCSS

$grog-yellow: #937043;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #937043?

#937043 is Grog Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #937043 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grog Yellow?

Grog Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Grog Yellow?

Grog Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grog Yellow?

You can download Grog Yellow 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 Grog Yellow?

The hex code is #937043. In RGB it's 147, 112, 67, and in HSL it's 34°, 37%, 42%.

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