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Potter Green

#938A2A

RGB 147, 138, 42 · HSL 55°, 56%, 37% · CMYK 0, 6, 71, 42

Potter Green is #938A2A in HEX — rgb(147, 138, 42), hsl(55°, 56%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 71%, 42%).

Potter Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 56%, 37%. 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#938A2A

RGB147, 138, 42

HSL55°, 56%, 37%

HSV55°, 71%, 58%

CMYK0, 6, 71, 42

Decimal9669162

CSS RGBrgb(147, 138, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 56%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ornamental Grass K-440

ΔE 4.7 · #A09238

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 5.2 · #96913A

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 5.7 · #9E903B

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 5.7 · #9D913C

Behr

Bitter Lemon M310-6

ΔE 5.7 · #A19939

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 6 · #A5953B

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 6.2 · #9C8B1F

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 6.3 · #9B983D

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 6.8 · #9B993E

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.2 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 12.7 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 12.7 · #B29445

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.5 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 21.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.9 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 24.7 · #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

#938A2A

#2A3293

Analogous

#93562A

#938A2A

#67932A

Triadic

#938A2A

#2A938A

#8A2A93

Split-Complementary

#938A2A

#2A6793

#562A93

Tetradic

#938A2A

#2A9356

#2A3293

#932A67

Monochromatic

#1C1A08

#585219

#938A2A

#C9BE40

#DAD27C

Rectangle

#938A2A

#32932A

#2A3293

#8A2A93

Compound

#938A2A

#67932A

#2A3293

#562A93

Variations

Lighter

#C5BA38

#CCC571

#DDD9B1

Darker

#78701F

#544F14

#322E0B

Saturation

#6E6C4E

#938A2A

#A89C15

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

3.55:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.91:1

Deuteranopia

#938A2A

#96882C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#938A2A

#8C8C41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#938A2A

#978187

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Potter 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

#AE943B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#938A2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B995F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#2A3076

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: #938A2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #938A2A;

CSS Variable

--color-potter-green: #938A2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter-green': '#938A2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#938A2A] text-[#938A2A]

SCSS

$potter-green: #938A2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #938A2A?

#938A2A is Potter Green, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #938A2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potter Green?

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

What colors pair well with Potter Green?

Potter 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 Potter Green?

You can download Potter 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 Potter Green?

The hex code is #938A2A. In RGB it's 147, 138, 42, and in HSL it's 55°, 56%, 37%.

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