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Desert Cover

#D0C8A9

RGB 208, 200, 169 · HSL 48°, 29%, 74% · CMYK 0, 4, 19, 18

Desert Cover is #D0C8A9 in HEX — rgb(208, 200, 169), hsl(48°, 29%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 18%).

Desert Cover pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 29%, 74%. 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#D0C8A9

RGB208, 200, 169

HSL48°, 29%, 74%

HSV48°, 19%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 19, 18

Decimal13682857

CSS RGBrgb(208, 200, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 29%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C7A9

Benjamin Moore

Richmond HC-96

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC8AB

Vista Paint

Stone Hearth C-363

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC5A7

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #CDC8AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 1.4 · #D0C6A9

Behr

Pale Ivy MQ6-55

ΔE 1.9 · #D2CCAF

PPG

Sanctuary 1026-2

ΔE 2.5 · #D4C9A6

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2.7 · #C7C4A5

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.2 · #CFC7A2

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D5D1B2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4 · #DDCDAE

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 4.5 · #D4C5AD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D2D1AD

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.1 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D0C8A9

#A9B1D0

Analogous

#D0B5A9

#D0C8A9

#C4D0A9

Triadic

#D0C8A9

#A9D0C8

#C8A9D0

Split-Complementary

#D0C8A9

#A9C4D0

#B5A9D0

Tetradic

#D0C8A9

#A9D0B5

#A9B1D0

#D0A9C4

Monochromatic

#918450

#B5A978

#D0C8A9

#EBE8DB

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D0C8A9

#B1D0A9

#A9B1D0

#C8A9D0

Compound

#D0C8A9

#C4D0A9

#A9B1D0

#B5A9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D3BB

#E1DDCD

#EDEBE3

Darker

#B7AA77

#897C47

#514828

Saturation

#C2C0B7

#D0C8A9

#E7D692

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C8A9

#D0C8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C8A9

#C9C9AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C8A9

#D2C4C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Cover 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

#DBC39A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C8A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8BE

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.

#8992B8

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: #D0C8A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C8A9;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-cover: #D0C8A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-cover': '#D0C8A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C8A9] text-[#D0C8A9]

SCSS

$desert-cover: #D0C8A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C8A9?

#D0C8A9 is Desert Cover, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C8A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Cover?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Cover?

Desert Cover 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 Desert Cover?

You can download Desert Cover 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 Desert Cover?

The hex code is #D0C8A9. In RGB it's 208, 200, 169, and in HSL it's 48°, 29%, 74%.

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