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Bunglehouse Gray

#988F7B

RGB 152, 143, 123 · HSL 41°, 12%, 54% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 40

Bunglehouse Gray is #988F7B in HEX — rgb(152, 143, 123), hsl(41°, 12%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 40%).

Bunglehouse Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 12%, 54%. 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#988F7B

RGB152, 143, 123

HSL41°, 12%, 54%

HSV41°, 19%, 60%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 40

Decimal9998203

CSS RGBrgb(152, 143, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 12%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bunglehouse Gray SW2845

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Worn CSP-135

ΔE 1.4 · #978D77

Dulux

Barnfloor S15B4

ΔE 1.7 · #9C9380

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 2.1 · #998C7A

Behr

Smokey Tan BXC-49

ΔE 2.2 · #988F7F

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #9D9180

Dunn-Edwards

Weather Board DE6222

ΔE 2.7 · #9F947D

PPG

Sylvan 1032-4

ΔE 2.7 · #979381

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 3.2 · #9D947B

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.4 · #998976

Kilz

Heirloom Brooch TB-18

ΔE 3.6 · #9A9284

Hallman-Lindsay

Burning Idea 373

ΔE 4 · #8F8B72

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.1 · #A3977F

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 4.7 · #8B8C7A

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.8 · #989187

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#988F7B

#7C8598

Analogous

#98817C

#988F7B

#93987C

Triadic

#988F7B

#7C988F

#8F7C98

Split-Complementary

#988F7B

#7C9398

#817C98

Tetradic

#988F7B

#7C9881

#7C8598

#987C93

Monochromatic

#454036

#6F6858

#988F7B

#B9B3A6

#DBD8D1

Rectangle

#988F7B

#85987C

#7C8598

#8F7C98

Compound

#988F7B

#93987C

#7C8598

#817C98

Variations

Lighter

#ACA596

#C0BBB1

#D9D7D2

Darker

#7C7360

#564F42

#322E26

Saturation

#8E8B85

#988F7C

#CBA248

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.55:1

Deuteranopia

#988F7B

#96917C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#988F7B

#91917E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#988F7B

#998C8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bunglehouse Gray 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

#B19877

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#988F7B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9D9C

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.

#586A92

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: #988F7B;

CSS — background

background-color: #988F7B;

CSS Variable

--color-bunglehouse-gray: #988F7B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bunglehouse-gray': '#988F7B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#988F7B] text-[#988F7B]

SCSS

$bunglehouse-gray: #988F7B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988F7B?

#988F7B is Bunglehouse Gray, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #988F7B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bunglehouse Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Bunglehouse Gray?

Bunglehouse Gray 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 Bunglehouse Gray?

You can download Bunglehouse Gray 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 Bunglehouse Gray?

The hex code is #988F7B. In RGB it's 152, 143, 123, and in HSL it's 41°, 12%, 54%.

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