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Winter Mood

#D0CD8D

RGB 208, 205, 141 · HSL 57°, 42%, 68% · CMYK 0, 1, 32, 18

Winter Mood is #D0CD8D in HEX — rgb(208, 205, 141), hsl(57°, 42%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 18%).

Winter Mood pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 42%, 68%. 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#D0CD8D

RGB208, 205, 141

HSL57°, 42%, 68%

HSV57°, 32%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 32, 18

Decimal13684109

CSS RGBrgb(208, 205, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 42%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Mood 370F-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Green CSP-850

ΔE 0.7 · #D0CC8D

Dulux

Chimes S18F4

ΔE 3 · #C9CA86

Vista Paint

Frontenac Hills K-420

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCB91

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.9 · #D2C785

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3.9 · #C9C489

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 4.7 · #C5CD8F

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 4.8 · #CBC58D

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 4.8 · #D0C58B

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 5.4 · #D2C880

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.6 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 7.6 · #C7C896

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 9.1 · #EEDA9C

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 12.1 · #ECCE98

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

#D0CD8D

#8B8FD0

Analogous

#D0AA8B

#D0CD8D

#B1D08B

Triadic

#D0CD8D

#8BD0CC

#CC8BD0

Split-Complementary

#D0CD8D

#8BB1D0

#AA8BD0

Tetradic

#D0CD8D

#8BD0AA

#8B8FD0

#D08BB1

Monochromatic

#8A8638

#B9B455

#D0CD8D

#E6E4C1

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#D0CD8D

#8FD08B

#8B8FD0

#CC8BD0

Compound

#D0CD8D

#B1D08B

#8B8FD0

#AA8BD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D6A2

#E0DEBD

#EBEADA

Darker

#BEB957

#8B8733

#52501D

Saturation

#B8B7A3

#D0CC8B

#E7E273

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CD8D

#D6C98E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CD8D

#CECE97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CD8D

#D4C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Winter Mood 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

#DBC685

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CD8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#6D71BA

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: #D0CD8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CD8D;

CSS Variable

--color-winter-mood: #D0CD8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter-mood': '#D0CD8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CD8D] text-[#D0CD8D]

SCSS

$winter-mood: #D0CD8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CD8D?

#D0CD8D is Winter Mood, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0CD8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winter Mood?

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

What colors pair well with Winter Mood?

Winter Mood 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 Winter Mood?

You can download Winter Mood 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 Winter Mood?

The hex code is #D0CD8D. In RGB it's 208, 205, 141, and in HSL it's 57°, 42%, 68%.

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