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Light Khaki

#998D7C

RGB 153, 141, 124 · HSL 35°, 12%, 54% · CMYK 0, 8, 19, 40

Light Khaki is #998D7C in HEX — rgb(153, 141, 124), hsl(35°, 12%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 40%).

Light Khaki pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 12%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#998D7C

RGB153, 141, 124

HSL35°, 12%, 54%

HSV35°, 19%, 60%

CMYK0, 8, 19, 40

Decimal10063228

CSS RGBrgb(153, 141, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 12%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Tan K-938

ΔE 0.8 · #998C7A

Behr

Smokey Tan BXC-49

ΔE 1.5 · #988F7F

Valspar

Stone Manor 6006-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #9D9180

Sherwin-Williams

Zeus SW7744

ΔE 1.6 · #99907E

Dulux

Water Rock SN3C5

ΔE 1.7 · #978E7F

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 1.9 · #9F9180

Benjamin Moore

Flagstone CC-516

ΔE 2.1 · #978878

PPG

Roasted Chestnut 15-30

ΔE 2.1 · #9D8C7C

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.5 · #998976

Kilz

Heirloom Brooch TB-18

ΔE 3 · #9A9284

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Barrel historic-rain-barrel

ΔE 4.1 · #A49688

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.7 · #989187

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 4.9 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.2 · #A3977F

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 5.6 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 12 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#998D7C

#7C8798

Analogous

#987E7C

#998D7C

#95987C

Triadic

#998D7C

#7C988C

#8C7C98

Split-Complementary

#998D7C

#7C9598

#7E7C98

Tetradic

#998D7C

#7C987E

#7C8798

#987C95

Monochromatic

#453E36

#6F6558

#998D7C

#B9B2A6

#DBD7D1

Rectangle

#998D7C

#87987C

#7C8798

#8C7C98

Compound

#998D7C

#95987C

#7C8798

#7E7C98

Variations

Lighter

#ACA396

#C0BAB1

#D9D7D2

Darker

#7C7060

#564D42

#322D26

Saturation

#8E8A85

#988C7C

#CB9548

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.46:1

Deuteranopia

#998D7C

#95907C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998D7C

#8F8F7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998D7C

#9A8B8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Light Khaki reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B29678

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998D7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9B9C

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.

#587092

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: #998D7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #998D7C;

CSS Variable

--color-light-khaki: #998D7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-khaki': '#998D7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998D7C] text-[#998D7C]

SCSS

$light-khaki: #998D7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998D7C?

#998D7C is Light Khaki, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #998D7C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Khaki?

Light Khaki works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Light Khaki?

Light Khaki pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Khaki?

You can download Light Khaki 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 Light Khaki?

The hex code is #998D7C. In RGB it's 153, 141, 124, and in HSL it's 35°, 12%, 54%.

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