BROWNS

Medusa Green

#998800

RGB 153, 136, 0 · HSL 53°, 100%, 30% · CMYK 0, 11, 100, 40

Medusa Green is #998800 in HEX — rgb(153, 136, 0), hsl(53°, 100%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 100%, 40%).

Medusa Green pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 53°, 100%, 30%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#998800

RGB153, 136, 0

HSL53°, 100%, 30%

HSV53°, 100%, 60%

CMYK0, 11, 100, 40

Decimal10061824

CSS RGBrgb(153, 136, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 100%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 4.7 · #9D9101

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 5.2 · #A9921B

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 5.9 · #9C8B1F

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 9.9 · #B8A02A

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 10.4 · #AEA132

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 12 · #BC9B32

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 13.2 · #B09337

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 13.2 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 13.8 · #A5953B

Kilz

Green Of Spring LF270-02

ΔE 15.5 · #9E903B

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 16.3 · #CEAB3B

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 18.2 · #AF8A3A

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.9 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 21.4 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 25.2 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 26.4 · #CB9E59

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

#998800

#001299

Analogous

#993B00

#998800

#5E9900

Triadic

#998800

#009987

#870099

Split-Complementary

#998800

#005E99

#3B0099

Tetradic

#998800

#00993B

#001299

#99005E

Monochromatic

#1A1700

#4D4400

#998800

#E6CB00

#FFE733

Rectangle

#998800

#129900

#001299

#870099

Compound

#998800

#5E9900

#001299

#3B0099

Variations

Lighter

#E0C600

#EFDA39

#ECE295

Darker

#7A6C00

#544A00

#312B00

Saturation

#635E36

#998700

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.57:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.88:1

Deuteranopia

#998800

#988903

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998800

#8B8B32

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998800

#9D7E85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Medusa Green grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#B2931B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998800

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F983F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#0D1975

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: #998800;

CSS — background

background-color: #998800;

CSS Variable

--color-medusa-green: #998800;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medusa-green': '#998800' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998800] text-[#998800]

SCSS

$medusa-green: #998800;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998800?

#998800 is Medusa Green, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #998800 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medusa Green?

Medusa Green works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Medusa Green?

Medusa Green pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Medusa Green?

You can download Medusa Green 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 Medusa Green?

The hex code is #998800. In RGB it's 153, 136, 0, and in HSL it's 53°, 100%, 30%.

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