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Tent Green

#A89F86

RGB 168, 159, 134 · HSL 44°, 16%, 59% · CMYK 0, 5, 20, 34

Tent Green is #A89F86 in HEX — rgb(168, 159, 134), hsl(44°, 16%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 34%).

Tent Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 16%, 59%. 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#A89F86

RGB168, 159, 134

HSL44°, 16%, 59%

HSV44°, 20%, 66%

CMYK0, 5, 20, 34

Decimal11050886

CSS RGBrgb(168, 159, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 16%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 1.1 · #A69C83

Vista Paint

Sandy Bluff C-1427

ΔE 1.1 · #A89D85

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1531

ΔE 1.4 · #A9A28A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 1.5 · #ACA088

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 1.5 · #A49B82

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 1.8 · #AAA388

Behr

Over The Taupe BNC-14

ΔE 1.9 · #ABA38C

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 2.6 · #AB9C83

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.9 · #A99E80

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 3 · #AFA78D

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.1 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.7 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3.7 · #A1A189

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 4.4 · #AFA290

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#A89F86

#868FA7

Analogous

#A78E86

#A89F86

#9FA786

Triadic

#A89F86

#86A79E

#9E86A7

Split-Complementary

#A89F86

#869FA7

#8E86A7

Tetradic

#A89F86

#86A78E

#868FA7

#A7869F

Monochromatic

#564F3E

#82795E

#A89F86

#C7C2B2

#E7E5DE

Rectangle

#A89F86

#8FA786

#868FA7

#9E86A7

Compound

#A89F86

#9FA786

#868FA7

#8E86A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9B29E

#C9C4B8

#DFDCD6

Darker

#8D8264

#615A44

#393427

Saturation

#9B9991

#A79E86

#D3B35A

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A89F86

#A6A087

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A89F86

#A1A18A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A89F86

#A99C9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tent Green 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

#BDA480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A89F86

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA9A4

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.

#6071A0

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: #A89F86;

CSS — background

background-color: #A89F86;

CSS Variable

--color-tent-green: #A89F86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tent-green': '#A89F86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A89F86] text-[#A89F86]

SCSS

$tent-green: #A89F86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A89F86?

#A89F86 is Tent Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A89F86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tent Green?

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

What colors pair well with Tent Green?

Tent Green 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 Tent Green?

You can download Tent 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 Tent Green?

The hex code is #A89F86. In RGB it's 168, 159, 134, and in HSL it's 44°, 16%, 59%.

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