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Treasure Chamber

#998866

RGB 153, 136, 102 · HSL 40°, 20%, 50% · CMYK 0, 11, 33, 40

Treasure Chamber is #998866 in HEX — rgb(153, 136, 102), hsl(40°, 20%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 40%).

Treasure Chamber pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 20%, 50%. 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#998866

RGB153, 136, 102

HSL40°, 20%, 50%

HSV40°, 33%, 60%

CMYK0, 11, 33, 40

Decimal10061926

CSS RGBrgb(153, 136, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 20%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Iced Cappuccino 1099-6

ΔE 1.4 · #9C8866

Behr

Distant Land N260-5

ΔE 2 · #9E8A6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Northeast Trail 346

ΔE 2 · #948666

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 2.2 · #97896A

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 2.3 · #978A65

Benjamin Moore

Jamesboro HC-88

ΔE 2.4 · #988567

Valspar

Prairie Path 3006-9B

ΔE 2.5 · #9A8668

Vista Paint

Northeast Trail C-345

ΔE 2.6 · #918463

Dulux

Stonecrop S14D5

ΔE 3.1 · #A08C6E

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 3.2 · #958B6A

Dunn-Edwards

Ridgecrest DE6174

ΔE 3.4 · #9D8861

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 5.4 · #8E7A5A

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 5.8 · #8F8B66

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8.4 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 8.4 · #A89D7E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#998866

#667799

Analogous

#996F66

#998866

#919966

Triadic

#998866

#669988

#886699

Split-Complementary

#998866

#669199

#6E6699

Tetradic

#998866

#66996F

#667799

#996690

Monochromatic

#3D3629

#6B5F47

#998866

#B8AC94

#D6CFC2

Rectangle

#998866

#779966

#667799

#886699

Compound

#998866

#919966

#667799

#6E6699

Variations

Lighter

#ADA085

#C0B7A5

#D9D4CC

Darker

#7B6D51

#564B37

#322C1F

Saturation

#878278

#998866

#CC9933

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#998866

#948C66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998866

#8B8B6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998866

#9A8487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Treasure Chamber 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

#B29368

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998866

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F988C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#516387

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: #998866;

CSS — background

background-color: #998866;

CSS Variable

--color-treasure-chamber: #998866;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'treasure-chamber': '#998866' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998866] text-[#998866]

SCSS

$treasure-chamber: #998866;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998866?

#998866 is Treasure Chamber, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #998866 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Treasure Chamber?

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

What colors pair well with Treasure Chamber?

Treasure Chamber 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 Treasure Chamber?

You can download Treasure Chamber 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 Treasure Chamber?

The hex code is #998866. In RGB it's 153, 136, 102, and in HSL it's 40°, 20%, 50%.

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