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Retro Avocado

#958C45

RGB 149, 140, 69 · HSL 53°, 37%, 43% · CMYK 0, 6, 54, 42

Retro Avocado is #958C45 in HEX — rgb(149, 140, 69), hsl(53°, 37%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 54%, 42%).

Retro Avocado pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 37%, 43%. 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#958C45

RGB149, 140, 69

HSL53°, 37%, 43%

HSV53°, 54%, 58%

CMYK0, 6, 54, 42

Decimal9800773

CSS RGBrgb(149, 140, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 37%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Retro Avocado PPU9-3

Exact match

Dulux

Delta Break S18E8

ΔE 0.8 · #978E47

Dunn-Edwards

Cider Mill DE5510

ΔE 0.8 · #938A43

Benjamin Moore

Oregano 2147-10

ΔE 2.9 · #8D8940

PPG

Off The Grid 1110-6

ΔE 3.3 · #9F9049

Vista Paint

Spring Fancy K-416

ΔE 4.1 · #959143

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 4.8 · #9C9152

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 4.8 · #8E8E41

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 4.9 · #99894A

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 5.1 · #9D9950

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 6 · #999950

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 10.1 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 18.1 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 20.4 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 21.6 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#958C45

#454F96

Analogous

#966445

#958C45

#779645

Triadic

#958C45

#45968D

#8D4596

Split-Complementary

#958C45

#457796

#644596

Tetradic

#958C45

#459664

#454F96

#964577

Monochromatic

#2D2B15

#625C2D

#958C45

#BCB26C

#D4CEA1

Rectangle

#958C45

#4F9645

#454F96

#8D4596

Compound

#958C45

#779645

#454F96

#644596

Variations

Lighter

#B6AC60

#C3BD8C

#D9D6BF

Darker

#7A7236

#554F24

#322F14

Saturation

#7A7761

#968D45

#B9A723

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.12:1

Deuteranopia

#958C45

#978B46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#958C45

#8E8E53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#958C45

#98848A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Retro Avocado 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

#AF964F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#958C45

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9B73

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.

#40477B

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: #958C45;

CSS — background

background-color: #958C45;

CSS Variable

--color-retro-avocado: #958C45;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'retro-avocado': '#958C45' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#958C45] text-[#958C45]

SCSS

$retro-avocado: #958C45;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #958C45?

#958C45 is Retro Avocado, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #958C45 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Retro Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Retro Avocado?

Retro Avocado 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 Retro Avocado?

You can download Retro Avocado 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 Retro Avocado?

The hex code is #958C45. In RGB it's 149, 140, 69, and in HSL it's 53°, 37%, 43%.

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