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Safari

#D0C6A1

RGB 208, 198, 161 · HSL 47°, 33%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 23, 18

Safari is #D0C6A1 in HEX — rgb(208, 198, 161), hsl(47°, 33%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 23%, 18%).

Safari pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 33%, 72%. 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#D0C6A1

RGB208, 198, 161

HSL47°, 33%, 72%

HSV47°, 23%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 23, 18

Decimal13682337

CSS RGBrgb(208, 198, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 33%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Safari 1111-3 · 11-27

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 0.8 · #CFC7A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Inviting Gesture 393

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC29D

Behr

Wildwood BXC-80

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC19D

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 2 · #CCC7A1

Valspar

Parlour Sage 6006-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC5A0

Vista Paint

Inviting Gesture C-392

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC29B

Benjamin Moore

Light 2148-40

ΔE 2.3 · #D4C69E

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 3.2 · #C8BD98

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 3.5 · #D3CEAB

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.7 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CDC196

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.8 · #C5BA9A

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.9 · #D2D1AD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D0C6A1

#A0AACF

Analogous

#CFADA0

#D0C6A1

#C2CFA0

Triadic

#D0C6A1

#A0CFC5

#C5A0CF

Split-Complementary

#D0C6A1

#A0C2CF

#ADA0CF

Tetradic

#D0C6A1

#A0CFAD

#A0AACF

#CFA0C2

Monochromatic

#8E7F48

#B6A66D

#D0C6A1

#E9E4D3

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#D0C6A1

#AACFA0

#A0AACF

#C5A0CF

Compound

#D0C6A1

#C2CFA0

#A0AACF

#ADA0CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D1B3

#E0DBC8

#ECE9E0

Darker

#B8A86D

#8A7A40

#514724

Saturation

#BFBCB1

#CFC5A0

#E7D388

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C6A1

#CFC7A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C6A1

#C8C8A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C6A1

#D2C1C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Safari 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

#DBC194

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C6A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C6B8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#808CB8

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: #D0C6A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C6A1;

CSS Variable

--color-safari: #D0C6A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safari': '#D0C6A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C6A1] text-[#D0C6A1]

SCSS

$safari: #D0C6A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C6A1?

#D0C6A1 is Safari, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C6A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Safari?

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

What colors pair well with Safari?

Safari 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 Safari?

You can download Safari 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 Safari?

The hex code is #D0C6A1. In RGB it's 208, 198, 161, and in HSL it's 47°, 33%, 72%.

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