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Elk

#988669

RGB 152, 134, 105 · HSL 37°, 19%, 50% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 40

Elk is #988669 in HEX — rgb(152, 134, 105), hsl(37°, 19%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 40%).

Elk pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 19%, 50%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#988669

RGB152, 134, 105

HSL37°, 19%, 50%

HSV37°, 31%, 60%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 40

Decimal9995881

CSS RGBrgb(152, 134, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 19%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elk AF-105

Exact match

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 1.1 · #9A8668

Vista Paint

African Plain K-969

ΔE 2 · #928266

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 2.1 · #97896A

Dulux

Knapsack S15C5

ΔE 2.4 · #95886C

Hallman-Lindsay

Northeast Trail 346

ΔE 2.4 · #948666

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 2.5 · #9E8A6A

Dunn-Edwards

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

ΔE 2.9 · #A08D71

PPG

Iced Cappuccino 1099-6

ΔE 3.1 · #9C8866

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 3.8 · #A08B73

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 4.8 · #978A65

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.1 · #8E7A5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 5.9 · #998976

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 7.3 · #8F8B66

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.4 · #A3977F

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 7.5 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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 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

#988669

#677A98

Analogous

#986D67

#988669

#929867

Triadic

#988669

#679885

#856798

Split-Complementary

#988669

#679298

#6D6798

Tetradic

#988669

#67986D

#677A98

#986792

Monochromatic

#3D3529

#6A5D48

#988669

#B7AA95

#D6CEC2

Rectangle

#988669

#7A9867

#677A98

#856798

Compound

#988669

#929867

#677A98

#6D6798

Variations

Lighter

#AC9E86

#BFB5A6

#D8D4CC

Darker

#7A6B52

#554A37

#322B20

Saturation

#878178

#988567

#CB9134

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#988669

#928A69

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#988669

#89896D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#988669

#998286

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Elk reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B1916A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#988669

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F968E

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.

#516687

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: #988669;

CSS — background

background-color: #988669;

CSS Variable

--color-elk: #988669;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elk': '#988669' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#988669] text-[#988669]

SCSS

$elk: #988669;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988669?

#988669 is Elk, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #988669 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elk?

Elk works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Elk?

Elk pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Elk?

You can download Elk 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 Elk?

The hex code is #988669. In RGB it's 152, 134, 105, and in HSL it's 37°, 19%, 50%.

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