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Nile Reed

#968F5F

RGB 150, 143, 95 · HSL 52°, 22%, 48% · CMYK 0, 5, 37, 41

Nile Reed is #968F5F in HEX — rgb(150, 143, 95), hsl(52°, 22%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 37%, 41%).

Nile Reed pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 22%, 48%. 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#968F5F

RGB150, 143, 95

HSL52°, 22%, 48%

HSV52°, 37%, 59%

CMYK0, 5, 37, 41

Decimal9867103

CSS RGBrgb(150, 143, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 22%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Africa LF280-02

ΔE 1.2 · #958F61

Dulux

Nile Reed S17D6

ΔE 1.4 · #968D5F

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Leaves DE5495

ΔE 2.1 · #9C9463

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 2.6 · #998F5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 2.7 · #978D59

PPG

Pineapple Sage 1111-5

ΔE 2.7 · #9C8F60

Vista Paint

Aged Olive K-409

ΔE 3.2 · #8C8A5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 3.3 · #9E9764

Benjamin Moore

Hiking 524

ΔE 3.4 · #9F9769

Behr

Hidden Treasure N300-5

ΔE 4.5 · #9D946B

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 4.9 · #95945C

Valspar

Olive Rush 6006-6B

ΔE 5.1 · #A39B6E

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 6.4 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.1 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.7 · #B29B79

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.9 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#968F5F

#5F6795

Analogous

#95735F

#968F5F

#82955F

Triadic

#968F5F

#5F958E

#8E5F95

Split-Complementary

#968F5F

#5F8295

#735F95

Tetradic

#968F5F

#5F9573

#5F6795

#955F82

Monochromatic

#383524

#676242

#968F5F

#B5B08C

#D3D0BB

Rectangle

#968F5F

#67955F

#5F6795

#8E5F95

Compound

#968F5F

#82955F

#5F6795

#735F95

Variations

Lighter

#ACA67E

#BEBAA1

#D8D6C9

Darker

#79734B

#544F33

#312E1D

Saturation

#828072

#958E5F

#C5B130

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

3.29:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#968F5F

#988E60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#968F5F

#909067

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#968F5F

#99898D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nile Reed 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

#B09862

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#968F5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D9D87

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4E5582

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: #968F5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #968F5F;

CSS Variable

--color-nile-reed: #968F5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nile-reed': '#968F5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#968F5F] text-[#968F5F]

SCSS

$nile-reed: #968F5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #968F5F?

#968F5F is Nile Reed, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #968F5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nile Reed?

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

What colors pair well with Nile Reed?

Nile Reed 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 Nile Reed?

You can download Nile Reed 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 Nile Reed?

The hex code is #968F5F. In RGB it's 150, 143, 95, and in HSL it's 52°, 22%, 48%.

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