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Ivy League

#988B65

RGB 152, 139, 101 · HSL 45°, 20%, 50% · CMYK 0, 9, 34, 40

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Ivy League is a mid-tone yellow sitting at HSL 45°, 20%, 50%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#988B65
RGB152, 139, 101
HSL45°, 20%, 50%
HSV45°, 10%, 50%
CMYK0, 9, 34, 40
Decimal9997157
CSS RGBrgb(152, 139, 101)
CSS HSLhsl(45, 20%, 50%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Ivy League 516

Green · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#ADA385
#C2BAA3
#D6D1C2

Darker

#7A7052
#5C543D
#3D3829

Saturation

#808080
#988B65
#BF9F40

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

3.38:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

6.22:1

AA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988B65?

#988B65 is Ivy League, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #988B65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivy League?

Ivy League works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Ivy League?

Ivy League pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ivy League?

You can download Ivy League 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 RGB value of #988B65?

#988B65 converts to RGB 152, 139, 101.