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Knapsack

#95896C

RGB 149, 137, 108 · HSL 42°, 16%, 50% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 42

Knapsack is #95896C in HEX — rgb(149, 137, 108), hsl(42°, 16%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 42%).

Knapsack pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 16%, 50%. 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#95896C

RGB149, 137, 108

HSL42°, 16%, 50%

HSV42°, 28%, 58%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 42

Decimal9800044

CSS RGBrgb(149, 137, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 16%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 0.7 · #95886C

Behr

Urban Safari PPU8-4

ΔE 1 · #968B6F

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 1.5 · #97896A

Vista Paint

Shagbark Olive C-351

ΔE 1.6 · #90876A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shagbark Olive 352

ΔE 1.7 · #90876B

Dunn-Edwards

Courtyard Green DEC776

ΔE 1.8 · #978D71

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 1532

ΔE 2 · #90876C

PPG

Rattan Palm 1027-5

ΔE 2.1 · #8F876B

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 2.4 · #958B6A

Valspar

Winter Delta 3007-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #95856B

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.5 · #978A65

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.4 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.2 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 6.3 · #857F69

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.8 · #8E7A5A

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 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

#95896C

#6B7794

Analogous

#94736B

#95896C

#8C946B

Triadic

#95896C

#6B9488

#886B94

Split-Complementary

#95896C

#6B8C94

#736B94

Tetradic

#95896C

#6B9473

#6B7794

#946B8C

Monochromatic

#3B362B

#685F4B

#95896C

#B4AB97

#D4CFC4

Rectangle

#95896C

#77946B

#6B7794

#886B94

Compound

#95896C

#8C946B

#6B7794

#736B94

Variations

Lighter

#A9A089

#BDB7A8

#D7D4CD

Darker

#776D55

#524B3A

#302C21

Saturation

#868279

#94886B

#C99D36

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#95896C

#928B6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95896C

#8B8B70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95896C

#968588

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Knapsack 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

#AF936C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95896C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9890

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.

#516287

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: #95896C;

CSS — background

background-color: #95896C;

CSS Variable

--color-knapsack: #95896C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'knapsack': '#95896C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95896C] text-[#95896C]

SCSS

$knapsack: #95896C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95896C?

#95896C is Knapsack, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #95896C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Knapsack?

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

What colors pair well with Knapsack?

Knapsack 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 Knapsack?

You can download Knapsack 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 Knapsack?

The hex code is #95896C. In RGB it's 149, 137, 108, and in HSL it's 42°, 16%, 50%.

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