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Split Pea

#96983F

RGB 150, 152, 63 · HSL 61°, 41%, 42% · CMYK 1, 0, 59, 40

Split Pea is #96983F in HEX — rgb(150, 152, 63), hsl(61°, 41%, 42%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 59%, 40%).

Split Pea pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 41%, 42%. 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#96983F

RGB150, 152, 63

HSL61°, 41%, 42%

HSV61°, 59%, 60%

CMYK1, 0, 59, 40

Decimal9869375

CSS RGBrgb(150, 152, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 41%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 2.2 · #9B993E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 2.4 · #929437

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 2.5 · #9B983D

Behr

Keemun M330-6

ΔE 3.3 · #9A9C49

Dulux

Bean Shoot S19F9

ΔE 3.5 · #92903A

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 3.9 · #989746

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 4.3 · #9B9B39

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Lizard DE5523

ΔE 4.3 · #9C9C4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Martina Olive 795

ΔE 6.5 · #8E8E41

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 7.8 · #999950

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 8.1 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 14.9 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 16 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 22.7 · #919F70

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 26.5 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 27.1 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#96983F

#413F97

Analogous

#976D3F

#96983F

#6A973F

Triadic

#96983F

#3F9697

#973F96

Split-Complementary

#96983F

#3F6A97

#6D3F97

Tetradic

#96983F

#3F976D

#413F97

#973F6A

Monochromatic

#2B2B12

#606129

#96983F

#BDBE64

#D4D59A

Rectangle

#96983F

#3F9741

#413F97

#973F96

Compound

#96983F

#6A973F

#413F97

#6D3F97

Variations

Lighter

#B8B958

#C4C587

#DADABC

Darker

#797B31

#555520

#323212

Saturation

#78785E

#96973F

#B4B720

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#96983F

#A09241

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96983F

#989852

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96983F

#9B8E94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Split Pea 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

#B09F4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96983F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DA46F

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.

#3C3B7B

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: #96983F;

CSS — background

background-color: #96983F;

CSS Variable

--color-split-pea: #96983F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'split-pea': '#96983F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96983F] text-[#96983F]

SCSS

$split-pea: #96983F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96983F?

#96983F is Split Pea, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #96983F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Split Pea?

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

What colors pair well with Split Pea?

Split Pea 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 Split Pea?

You can download Split Pea 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 Split Pea?

The hex code is #96983F. In RGB it's 150, 152, 63, and in HSL it's 61°, 41%, 42%.

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