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Salt Scrub

#D0C6AF

RGB 208, 198, 175 · HSL 42°, 26%, 75% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 18

Salt Scrub is #D0C6AF in HEX — rgb(208, 198, 175), hsl(42°, 26%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 18%).

Salt Scrub pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 26%, 75%. 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#D0C6AF

RGB208, 198, 175

HSL42°, 26%, 75%

HSV42°, 16%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 18

Decimal13682351

CSS RGBrgb(208, 198, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 26%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Reseda 349

ΔE 0.5 · #D0C7B0

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 0.5 · #D0C6B0

Vista Paint

Reseda C-348

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC6AE

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1 · #CDC4AE

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 1 · #D2C6AE

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC6B1

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC3AD

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CAB5

Dulux

Russian Toffee S14D2

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C3AF

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 2.2 · #D7C8B1

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 3.1 · #D0C1AE

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 3.2 · #CEBFAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 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

#D0C6AF

#AFB9D0

Analogous

#D0B5AF

#D0C6AF

#C9D0AF

Triadic

#D0C6AF

#AFD0C6

#C6AFD0

Split-Complementary

#D0C6AF

#AFC9D0

#B5AFD0

Tetradic

#D0C6AF

#AFD0B5

#AFB9D0

#D0AFC9

Monochromatic

#917F55

#B4A47E

#D0C6AF

#ECE8DF

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D0C6AF

#B9D0AF

#AFB9D0

#C6AFD0

Compound

#D0C6AF

#C9D0AF

#AFB9D0

#B5AFD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D1BF

#E1DCD0

#EDEAE5

Darker

#B5A47D

#87754B

#4F452B

Saturation

#C4C1BA

#D0C6AF

#E7CF97

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C6AF

#CDC8B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C6AF

#C8C8B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C6AF

#D1C3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Salt Scrub 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

#DBC19E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C6AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C6C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8B99BA

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: #D0C6AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C6AF;

CSS Variable

--color-salt-scrub: #D0C6AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salt-scrub': '#D0C6AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C6AF] text-[#D0C6AF]

SCSS

$salt-scrub: #D0C6AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C6AF?

#D0C6AF is Salt Scrub, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C6AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salt Scrub?

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

What colors pair well with Salt Scrub?

Salt Scrub 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 Salt Scrub?

You can download Salt Scrub 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 Salt Scrub?

The hex code is #D0C6AF. In RGB it's 208, 198, 175, and in HSL it's 42°, 26%, 75%.

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