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Guacamole

#95986B

RGB 149, 152, 107 · HSL 64°, 18%, 51% · CMYK 2, 0, 30, 40

Guacamole is #95986B in HEX — rgb(149, 152, 107), hsl(64°, 18%, 51%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 40%).

Guacamole pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 18%, 51%. 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#95986B

RGB149, 152, 107

HSL64°, 18%, 51%

HSV64°, 30%, 60%

CMYK2, 0, 30, 40

Decimal9803883

CSS RGBrgb(149, 152, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 18%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Palm HDC-SP14-2

ΔE 1.7 · #91986B

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Cast 409

ΔE 2 · #919365

Dulux

Tropical Moss S19D5

ΔE 2.1 · #93996F

Vista Paint

Aged Avocado K-402

ΔE 2.3 · #9B9E71

Dunn-Edwards

Military Green DE5530

ΔE 2.6 · #969565

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 488

ΔE 2.9 · #969E6F

Valspar

Garden of Paradise 6002-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #92956D

PPG

Wright Green Olive FLLW620

ΔE 3 · #9DA073

Kilz

Avocado Mask LG120-01

ΔE 3.4 · #8E946C

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Verbena SW7726

ΔE 4 · #9D986F

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4.4 · #969873

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5 · #919F70

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.5 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 8.8 · #978A65

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 10.6 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 15.1 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#95986B

#6F6C99

Analogous

#99856C

#95986B

#7F996C

Triadic

#95986B

#6C9699

#996C96

Split-Complementary

#95986B

#6C7F99

#856C99

Tetradic

#95986B

#6C9985

#6F6C99

#996C7F

Monochromatic

#3E3F2C

#6A6C4B

#95986B

#B6B899

#D6D7C6

Rectangle

#95986B

#6C996F

#6F6C99

#996C96

Compound

#95986B

#7F996C

#6F6C99

#856C99

Variations

Lighter

#ABAD89

#BEC0A9

#D8D9CE

Darker

#797C54

#545639

#313221

Saturation

#88897B

#96996C

#C2CC38

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#95986B

#9C946C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95986B

#979772

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95986B

#989296

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Guacamole 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

#AF9F6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95986B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CA490

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.

#57538A

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: #95986B;

CSS — background

background-color: #95986B;

CSS Variable

--color-guacamole: #95986B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'guacamole': '#95986B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95986B] text-[#95986B]

SCSS

$guacamole: #95986B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95986B?

#95986B is Guacamole, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #95986B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Guacamole?

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

What colors pair well with Guacamole?

Guacamole 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 Guacamole?

You can download Guacamole 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 Guacamole?

The hex code is #95986B. In RGB it's 149, 152, 107, and in HSL it's 64°, 18%, 51%.

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