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Gurkha

#989171

RGB 152, 145, 113 · HSL 49°, 16%, 52% · CMYK 0, 5, 26, 40

Gurkha is #989171 in HEX — rgb(152, 145, 113), hsl(49°, 16%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 26%, 40%).

Gurkha pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 16%, 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#989171

RGB152, 145, 113

HSL49°, 16%, 52%

HSV49°, 26%, 60%

CMYK0, 5, 26, 40

Decimal9998705

CSS RGBrgb(152, 145, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 16%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mossy Gold 11-17

ΔE 1.5 · #9C9273

Benjamin Moore

Bed 1511 · CC-632

ΔE 1.9 · #9A9376

Vista Paint

Green Sleeves C-358

ΔE 2.2 · #9F9574

Dulux

Deep Jungle S17C5

ΔE 2.4 · #938B6A

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 2.6 · #958B6A

Dunn-Edwards

Courtyard Green DEC776

ΔE 2.7 · #978D71

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sleeves 359

ΔE 2.8 · #A19675

Behr

Urban Safari PPU8-4

ΔE 3.3 · #968B6F

Valspar

Smoked Olive 6006-4B

ΔE 3.5 · #968F69

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 3.9 · #97896A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 4.1 · #8F8B66

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.2 · #9D947B

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 4.9 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.7 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 8 · #A1A189

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.8 · #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 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

#989171

#717898

Analogous

#987D71

#989171

#8C9871

Triadic

#989171

#719891

#917198

Split-Complementary

#989171

#718C98

#7D7198

Tetradic

#989171

#71987D

#717898

#98718C

Monochromatic

#413E2F

#6D684F

#989171

#B8B39D

#D8D6CA

Rectangle

#989171

#789871

#717898

#917198

Compound

#989171

#8C9871

#717898

#7D7198

Variations

Lighter

#ADA78D

#C0BCAC

#D9D7CF

Darker

#7C7558

#56513C

#322F23

Saturation

#8A887F

#989171

#CCB23E

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.62:1

Deuteranopia

#989171

#989172

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#989171

#929276

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#989171

#9A8D90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gurkha 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

#B19970

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#989171

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9E94

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.

#555F8D

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: #989171;

CSS — background

background-color: #989171;

CSS Variable

--color-gurkha: #989171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gurkha': '#989171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#989171] text-[#989171]

SCSS

$gurkha: #989171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #989171?

#989171 is Gurkha, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #989171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gurkha?

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

What colors pair well with Gurkha?

Gurkha 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 Gurkha?

You can download Gurkha 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 Gurkha?

The hex code is #989171. In RGB it's 152, 145, 113, and in HSL it's 49°, 16%, 52%.

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