BROWNS

Chamois Yellow

#986E19

RGB 152, 110, 25 · HSL 40°, 72%, 35% · CMYK 0, 28, 84, 40

Chamois Yellow is #986E19 in HEX — rgb(152, 110, 25), hsl(40°, 72%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 84%, 40%).

Chamois Yellow pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 40°, 72%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#986E19

RGB152, 110, 25

HSL40°, 72%, 35%

HSV40°, 84%, 60%

CMYK0, 28, 84, 40

Decimal9989657

CSS RGBrgb(152, 110, 25)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 72%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Goldenrod Tea 310F-6

ΔE 2 · #956E1C

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.1 · #AF7C20

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 8.4 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 9.6 · #AA803A

Dulux

Paler Pumpkin S13F9

ΔE 10.2 · #B57F38

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 10.5 · #B98033

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 10.5 · #A7833B

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 10.7 · #A17135

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 10.8 · #B6843C

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 10.9 · #955F20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.9 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.2 · #AF8A3A

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 12.2 · #B88541

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 12.9 · #BF8D35

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 20.1 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 20.3 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#986E19

#19449A

Analogous

#9A2E19

#986E19

#849A19

Triadic

#986E19

#199A6F

#6F199A

Split-Complementary

#986E19

#19849A

#2E199A

Tetradic

#986E19

#199A2E

#19449A

#9A1984

Monochromatic

#161004

#583F0E

#986E19

#DB9E24

#E6BB65

Rectangle

#986E19

#449A19

#19449A

#6F199A

Compound

#986E19

#849A19

#19449A

#2E199A

Variations

Lighter

#D39822

#D8B05F

#E2CFA8

Darker

#7D5911

#583E0A

#342405

Saturation

#6D6046

#9A6F19

#A6730C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.59:1

vs Black

4.58:1

Deuteranopia

#986E19

#887B16

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#986E19

#76762F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#986E19

#9A676E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Chamois Yellow grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#B17F2E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#986E19

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F8452

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#1D3C7A

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: #986E19;

CSS — background

background-color: #986E19;

CSS Variable

--color-chamois-yellow: #986E19;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chamois-yellow': '#986E19' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#986E19] text-[#986E19]

SCSS

$chamois-yellow: #986E19;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #986E19?

#986E19 is Chamois Yellow, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #986E19 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chamois Yellow?

Chamois Yellow works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Chamois Yellow?

Chamois Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chamois Yellow?

You can download Chamois Yellow 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 Chamois Yellow?

The hex code is #986E19. In RGB it's 152, 110, 25, and in HSL it's 40°, 72%, 35%.

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