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Canary Grass

#D0CCA9

RGB 208, 204, 169 · HSL 54°, 29%, 74% · CMYK 0, 2, 19, 18

Canary Grass is #D0CCA9 in HEX — rgb(208, 204, 169), hsl(54°, 29%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 19%, 18%).

Canary Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 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#D0CCA9

RGB208, 204, 169

HSL54°, 29%, 74%

HSV54°, 19%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 19, 18

Decimal13683881

CSS RGBrgb(208, 204, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 29%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Canary Grass 1114-3

Exact match

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CEAB

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 1 · #D1CBA7

Valspar

Martinique Dawn 6003-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CFAC

Benjamin Moore

Dried 522

ΔE 1.7 · #CCC9A4

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 2 · #D2D1AD

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 2.5 · #CFC7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 2.5 · #CCC7A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

ΔE 2.8 · #CACAA3

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D5D1B2

Vista Paint

Golden Chartreuse K-405

ΔE 3.1 · #CED1AC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.6 · #C4C6A5

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 4 · #C7CDA8

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.7 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D0CCA9

#A9ADD0

Analogous

#D0B9A9

#D0CCA9

#C1D0A9

Triadic

#D0CCA9

#A9D0CC

#CCA9D0

Split-Complementary

#D0CCA9

#A9C1D0

#B9A9D0

Tetradic

#D0CCA9

#A9D0B9

#A9ADD0

#D0A9C1

Monochromatic

#918A50

#B5AF78

#D0CCA9

#EBE9DB

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#D0CCA9

#ADD0A9

#A9ADD0

#CCA9D0

Compound

#D0CCA9

#C1D0A9

#A9ADD0

#B9A9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D6BB

#E1DFCD

#EDECE3

Darker

#B7B077

#898247

#514C28

Saturation

#C2C1B7

#D0CCA9

#E7DF92

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CCA9

#D2CBAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CCA9

#CDCDAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CCA9

#D2C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Canary Grass 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

#DBC69A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CCA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBBE

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#898DB8

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: #D0CCA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CCA9;

CSS Variable

--color-canary-grass: #D0CCA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canary-grass': '#D0CCA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CCA9] text-[#D0CCA9]

SCSS

$canary-grass: #D0CCA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CCA9?

#D0CCA9 is Canary Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0CCA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canary Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Canary Grass?

Canary Grass 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 Canary Grass?

You can download Canary Grass 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 Canary Grass?

The hex code is #D0CCA9. In RGB it's 208, 204, 169, and in HSL it's 54°, 29%, 74%.

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