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Thayer Green

#949476

RGB 148, 148, 118 · HSL 60°, 12%, 52% · CMYK 0, 0, 20, 42

Thayer Green is #949476 in HEX — rgb(148, 148, 118), hsl(60°, 12%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 20%, 42%).

Thayer Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 12%, 52%. 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#949476

RGB148, 148, 118

HSL60°, 12%, 52%

HSV60°, 20%, 58%

CMYK0, 0, 20, 42

Decimal9737334

CSS RGBrgb(148, 148, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 12%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

ThayerCSP-825

ΔE 0.4 · #959577

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PPG

Hemlock1125-5

ΔE 1.8 · #909373

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Behr

Village Square730D-5

ΔE 2.6 · #949775

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Dulux

RowntreeS18C5

ΔE 2.8 · #8E8D6E

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Valspar

Blanched Thyme6001-4A

ΔE 2.9 · #92967C

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Dunn-Edwards

Fairbank GreenDE6250

ΔE 3.2 · #9D9C7E

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Vista Paint

Lucky DayC-427

ΔE 3.6 · #91997C

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lucky Day428

ΔE 3.7 · #929A7D

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Colorhouse

Glass .04Glass-04

ΔE 4 · #969873

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Sherwin-Williams

Green OnyxSW9128

ΔE 4.2 · #989A82

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Kilz

ExpeditionLF280-01

ΔE 4.3 · #A19D7C

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IKEA

IKEA147147

ΔE 4.7 · #9D947B

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RAL

Yellow Grey7034

ΔE 5.6 · #8F8B66

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Farrow & Ball

Lichen19

ΔE 6.2 · #A1A189

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Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige7425

ΔE 6.5 · #A99E80

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Kobra

Gold45

ΔE 12.4 · #8E7A5A

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#949476

#767693

Analogous

#938576

#949476

#859376

Triadic

#949476

#769393

#937693

Split-Complementary

#949476

#768593

#857693

Tetradic

#949476

#769385

#767693

#937685

Monochromatic

#3F3F31

#6A6A53

#949476

#B5B5A1

#D7D7CC

Rectangle

#949476

#769376

#767693

#937693

Compound

#949476

#859376

#767693

#857693

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Thayer Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F2EE

Tint #DADAD0

Tint #C2C2B2

Tint #ABAB94

Base #949476

Shade #78785E

Shade #5B5B48

Shade #3F3F31

Shade #22221B

Variations

Lighter

#A9A991

#BDBDAE

#D8D8D1

Darker

#77775D

#53533F

#303025

Saturation

#898980

#939376

#C9C940

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

3.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.76:1

Deuteranopia

#949476

#989277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#949476

#94947A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#949476

#969092

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Thayer 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

#AE9C74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#949476

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CA198

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.

#55558D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #949476;

CSS — background

background-color: #949476;

CSS Variable

--color-thayer-green: #949476;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thayer-green': '#949476' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#949476] text-[#949476]

SCSS

$thayer-green: #949476;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #949476?

#949476 is Thayer Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #949476 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thayer Green?

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

What colors pair well with Thayer Green?

Thayer 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 Thayer Green?

You can download Thayer 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 Thayer Green?

The hex code is #949476. In RGB it's 148, 148, 118, and in HSL it's 60°, 12%, 52%.

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