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Northeast Trail

#948666

RGB 148, 134, 102 · HSL 42°, 18%, 49% · CMYK 0, 9, 31, 42

Northeast Trail is #948666 in HEX — rgb(148, 134, 102), hsl(42°, 18%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 31%, 42%).

Northeast Trail pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 18%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#948666

RGB148, 134, 102

HSL42°, 18%, 49%

HSV42°, 31%, 58%

CMYK0, 9, 31, 42

Decimal9733734

CSS RGBrgb(148, 134, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 18%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Northeast Trail 346

Exact match

Vista Paint

Northeast Trail C-345

ΔE 1.1 · #918463

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 1.3 · #97896A

Benjamin Moore

Cleveland 1525

ΔE 2 · #8F8264

Behr

Gingko Tree PPU8-2

ΔE 2.2 · #928161

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 2.4 · #958B6A

PPG

Hindu Lotus 1026-6

ΔE 2.5 · #8E8062

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 2.5 · #95886C

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 2.8 · #9A8668

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 3 · #978A65

Dunn-Edwards

Prairie Grove DE6195

ΔE 3.6 · #8E7D5D

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.1 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.4 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7.5 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 8.2 · #A3977F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#948666

#667493

Analogous

#936F66

#948666

#8A9366

Triadic

#948666

#669386

#866693

Split-Complementary

#948666

#668A93

#6F6693

Tetradic

#948666

#66936F

#667493

#93668A

Monochromatic

#393428

#665D47

#948666

#B4AA93

#D3CDC0

Rectangle

#948666

#749366

#667493

#866693

Compound

#948666

#8A9366

#667493

#6F6693

Variations

Lighter

#AA9E84

#BDB6A5

#D7D4CC

Darker

#776C51

#524A37

#302B20

Saturation

#848076

#938666

#C79A33

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

3.58:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.86:1

Deuteranopia

#948666

#908966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#948666

#89896B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#948666

#968285

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Northeast Trail 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

#AE9168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#948666

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C968C

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#506085

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: #948666;

CSS — background

background-color: #948666;

CSS Variable

--color-northeast-trail: #948666;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northeast-trail': '#948666' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#948666] text-[#948666]

SCSS

$northeast-trail: #948666;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #948666?

#948666 is Northeast Trail, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #948666 warm or cool?

Northeast Trail reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Northeast Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Northeast Trail?

Northeast Trail 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 Northeast Trail?

You can download Northeast Trail 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 Northeast Trail?

The hex code is #948666. In RGB it's 148, 134, 102, and in HSL it's 42°, 18%, 49%.

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