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Grassy Cliff

#968154

RGB 150, 129, 84 · HSL 41°, 28%, 46% · CMYK 0, 14, 44, 41

Grassy Cliff is #968154 in HEX — rgb(150, 129, 84), hsl(41°, 28%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 44%, 41%).

Grassy Cliff pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 28%, 46%. 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#968154

RGB150, 129, 84

HSL41°, 28%, 46%

HSV41°, 44%, 59%

CMYK0, 14, 44, 41

Decimal9863508

CSS RGBrgb(150, 129, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 28%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Plain DE6188

ΔE 1.6 · #9A8557

Hallman-Lindsay

Welcome Home 325

ΔE 2.3 · #907C51

Benjamin Moore

Olivetone 252

ΔE 2.4 · #977F4F

Vista Paint

Welcome Home C-324

ΔE 3.1 · #8D7B50

Behr

Wooden Swing 290F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #9D8153

PPG

Rustic Ranch 1104-6

ΔE 3.5 · #8D794F

Dulux

Shank S15D6

ΔE 3.6 · #A1895D

Valspar

Olive Branch Gold 3006-7A

ΔE 4.3 · #9B7F58

Sherwin-Williams

Artifact SW6138

ΔE 5.6 · #9A815E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.9 · #978A65

Kilz

Cucumber Salad LF110-01

ΔE 7 · #978E62

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7.3 · #998F5B

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.5 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Olive Grey 7002

ΔE 9.3 · #7E7B52

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 15.3 · #998976

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#968154

#546996

Analogous

#966054

#968154

#8A9654

Triadic

#968154

#549681

#815496

Split-Complementary

#968154

#548A96

#605496

Tetradic

#968154

#549660

#546996

#96548A

Monochromatic

#342D1D

#655739

#968154

#B7A680

#D3C8B1

Rectangle

#968154

#699654

#546996

#815496

Compound

#968154

#8A9654

#546996

#605496

Variations

Lighter

#B09C72

#C0B499

#D8D2C5

Darker

#796842

#54482D

#322A19

Saturation

#7F796B

#968154

#C0912A

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

3.77:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#968154

#8F8654

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#968154

#85855B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#968154

#987C80

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grassy Cliff 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

#B08D5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#968154

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D927E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B5B7D

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: #968154;

CSS — background

background-color: #968154;

CSS Variable

--color-grassy-cliff: #968154;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grassy-cliff': '#968154' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#968154] text-[#968154]

SCSS

$grassy-cliff: #968154;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968154?

#968154 is Grassy Cliff, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #968154 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grassy Cliff?

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

What colors pair well with Grassy Cliff?

Grassy Cliff 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 Grassy Cliff?

You can download Grassy Cliff 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 Grassy Cliff?

The hex code is #968154. In RGB it's 150, 129, 84, and in HSL it's 41°, 28%, 46%.

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