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Wild Grass

#998643

RGB 153, 134, 67 · HSL 47°, 39%, 43% · CMYK 0, 12, 56, 40

Wild Grass is #998643 in HEX — rgb(153, 134, 67), hsl(47°, 39%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 56%, 40%).

Wild Grass pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 39%, 43%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#998643

RGB153, 134, 67

HSL47°, 39%, 43%

HSV47°, 56%, 60%

CMYK0, 12, 56, 40

Decimal10061379

CSS RGBrgb(153, 134, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 39%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plantation Island S17E8

ΔE 0.6 · #9B8744

Behr

Madagascar UL180-3

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8443

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 2.9 · #99894A

Dunn-Edwards

Eden Prairie DE5461

ΔE 3.7 · #95863C

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 3.7 · #9D8344

Benjamin Moore

Mustard 2151-10

ΔE 3.8 · #A18643

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 4.2 · #8C7F3C

Vista Paint

Gold Estate C-885

ΔE 6 · #987C40

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 7.4 · #977A41

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 8.9 · #B28E4B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 9.9 · #B29445

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 10.6 · #999950

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.7 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 16.3 · #8F6E46

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 20 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 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

#998643

#435598

Analogous

#985B43

#998643

#809843

Triadic

#998643

#439886

#864398

Split-Complementary

#998643

#438098

#5B4398

Tetradic

#998643

#43985B

#435598

#984380

Monochromatic

#2E2814

#63572C

#998643

#BEAC6A

#D5C99F

Rectangle

#998643

#559843

#435598

#864398

Compound

#998643

#809843

#435598

#5B4398

Variations

Lighter

#B8A45D

#C5B88B

#DAD4BE

Darker

#7C6C34

#564B22

#332C13

Saturation

#7A7561

#988643

#BA9921

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#998643

#958943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998643

#898950

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998643

#9C7F84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wild Grass 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

#B2914D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998643

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9672

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#3E4C7C

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: #998643;

CSS — background

background-color: #998643;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-grass: #998643;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-grass': '#998643' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998643] text-[#998643]

SCSS

$wild-grass: #998643;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998643?

#998643 is Wild Grass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #998643 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Grass?

Wild Grass 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 Wild Grass?

You can download Wild Grass 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 Wild Grass?

The hex code is #998643. In RGB it's 153, 134, 67, and in HSL it's 47°, 39%, 43%.

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