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Hancock

#978E71

RGB 151, 142, 113 · HSL 46°, 15%, 52% · CMYK 0, 6, 25, 41

Hancock is #978E71 in HEX — rgb(151, 142, 113), hsl(46°, 15%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 25%, 41%).

Hancock pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 15%, 52%. 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#978E71

RGB151, 142, 113

HSL46°, 15%, 52%

HSV46°, 25%, 59%

CMYK0, 6, 25, 41

Decimal9932401

CSS RGBrgb(151, 142, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 15%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hancock HC-97

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Courtyard Green DEC776

ΔE 0.7 · #978D71

Behr

Urban Safari PPU8-4

ΔE 1.4 · #968B6F

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 1.9 · #9C9273

Vista Paint

Sandalwood Tan K-962

ΔE 1.9 · #918B6E

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 2.6 · #95886C

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 2.6 · #958B6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Shagbark Olive 352

ΔE 2.7 · #90876B

Valspar

Sandalwood 6008-2B

ΔE 2.8 · #968C74

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 3 · #97896A

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.3 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.9 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.2 · #8F8B66

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 6.2 · #998976

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.3 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.9 · #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

#978E71

#727B97

Analogous

#977C72

#978E71

#8D9772

Triadic

#978E71

#72978E

#8E7297

Split-Complementary

#978E71

#728D97

#7C7297

Tetradic

#978E71

#72977C

#727B97

#97728D

Monochromatic

#413D30

#6D6650

#978E71

#B7B29E

#D8D5CA

Rectangle

#978E71

#7B9772

#727B97

#8E7297

Compound

#978E71

#8D9772

#727B97

#7C7297

Variations

Lighter

#ACA58E

#BFBBAC

#D9D7D0

Darker

#7B7359

#554F3D

#322E23

Saturation

#8A887F

#978E72

#CBAA3E

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

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#978E71

#968F72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#978E71

#909075

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#978E71

#998A8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hancock 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

#B19770

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#978E71

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E9C94

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.

#55628D

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: #978E71;

CSS — background

background-color: #978E71;

CSS Variable

--color-hancock: #978E71;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hancock': '#978E71' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#978E71] text-[#978E71]

SCSS

$hancock: #978E71;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #978E71?

#978E71 is Hancock, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #978E71 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hancock?

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

What colors pair well with Hancock?

Hancock 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 Hancock?

You can download Hancock 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 Hancock?

The hex code is #978E71. In RGB it's 151, 142, 113, and in HSL it's 46°, 15%, 52%.

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