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Negishi Green

#938B4B

RGB 147, 139, 75 · HSL 53°, 32%, 44% · CMYK 0, 5, 49, 42

Negishi Green is #938B4B in HEX — rgb(147, 139, 75), hsl(53°, 32%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 49%, 42%).

Negishi Green pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 32%, 44%. 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#938B4B

RGB147, 139, 75

HSL53°, 32%, 44%

HSV53°, 49%, 58%

CMYK0, 5, 49, 42

Decimal9669451

CSS RGBrgb(147, 139, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 32%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Garden Salt Green S320-6

ΔE 1.9 · #988D4F

Dulux

Warm Wetlands S19E8

ΔE 2.4 · #8D874A

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 2.9 · #9C9152

Benjamin Moore

G.I. 2149-20

ΔE 3.5 · #96874A

PPG

Frog's Legs 1116-7

ΔE 3.6 · #8C8449

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 3.7 · #938A43

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 3.7 · #99894A

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 5.3 · #958C56

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 6.5 · #978D59

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 6.6 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.7 · #998F5B

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.1 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.8 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 15.3 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 18 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 18.8 · #B29B79

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

#938B4B

#4C5594

Analogous

#94684C

#938B4B

#79944C

Triadic

#938B4B

#4C948C

#8C4C94

Split-Complementary

#938B4B

#4C7994

#684C94

Tetradic

#938B4B

#4C9468

#4C5594

#944C79

Monochromatic

#2F2C18

#625C32

#938B4B

#B8B075

#D2CDA7

Rectangle

#938B4B

#55944C

#4C5594

#8C4C94

Compound

#938B4B

#79944C

#4C5594

#684C94

Variations

Lighter

#B1A968

#C1BB92

#D8D6C2

Darker

#78713C

#534E28

#312E17

Saturation

#7B7865

#948C4C

#BAA926

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

6.04:1

Deuteranopia

#938B4B

#958A4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#938B4B

#8C8C57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#938B4B

#968389

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Negishi 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

#AE9553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#938B4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B9A78

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.

#454B79

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: #938B4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #938B4B;

CSS Variable

--color-negishi-green: #938B4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'negishi-green': '#938B4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#938B4B] text-[#938B4B]

SCSS

$negishi-green: #938B4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #938B4B?

#938B4B is Negishi Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #938B4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Negishi Green?

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

What colors pair well with Negishi Green?

Negishi 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 Negishi Green?

You can download Negishi 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 Negishi Green?

The hex code is #938B4B. In RGB it's 147, 139, 75, and in HSL it's 53°, 32%, 44%.

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