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Wandering Heart

#D1BB81

RGB 209, 187, 129 · HSL 43°, 47%, 66% · CMYK 0, 11, 38, 18

Wandering Heart is #D1BB81 in HEX — rgb(209, 187, 129), hsl(43°, 47%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 18%).

Wandering Heart pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 47%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D1BB81

RGB209, 187, 129

HSL43°, 47%, 66%

HSV43°, 38%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 38, 18

Decimal13745025

CSS RGBrgb(209, 187, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 47%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wandering264

ΔE 0.4 · #D2BC82

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Sherwin-Williams

Independent GoldSW6401

ΔE 1.7 · #D2BA83

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Vista Paint

Star FireK-491

ΔE 2.6 · #D2B87B

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Dulux

CouscousS16E4

ΔE 2.9 · #D6BF80

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Behr

Expedition Khaki340F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #D9C389

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Dunn-Edwards

Toasted MarshmallowDE6165

ΔE 3.2 · #DABD84

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PPG

Hummus16-10

ΔE 3.6 · #D9BC86

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Valspar

Harpswell Green3007-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #DDBF85

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Kilz

Canary SongTB-86

ΔE 4.1 · #DCC182

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Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green251

ΔE 4.6 · #C8BD83

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RAL

Beige1001

ΔE 4.7 · #C2B078

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Colorhouse

Grain .05Grain-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DFBD87

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Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger877

ΔE 5.9 · #D1B075

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Dutch Boy

Crisp BiscuitVS-9220

ΔE 6.2 · #E3C28D

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IKEA

IKEA112112

ΔE 6.6 · #D3BD76

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 7.2 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D1BB81

#8097D1

Analogous

#D19180

#D1BB81

#BFD180

Triadic

#D1BB81

#80D1BA

#BA80D1

Split-Complementary

#D1BB81

#80BFD1

#9180D1

Tetradic

#D1BB81

#80D191

#8097D1

#D180BF

Monochromatic

#876E31

#BD9B47

#D1BB81

#E5D8B8

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#D1BB81

#97D180

#8097D1

#BA80D1

Compound

#D1BB81

#BFD180

#8097D1

#9180D1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Wandering Heart run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7F3E9

Tint #EDE5CE

Tint #E4D6B4

Tint #DBC89A

Base #D1BB81

Shade #BF9F4D

Shade #927835

Shade #604E22

Shade #2D2510

Variations

Lighter

#DAC899

#E0D4B6

#EBE5D7

Darker

#C2A04B

#8C712D

#534219

Saturation

#B5AE9C

#D1BA80

#E8C469

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1BB81

#CBBF82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1BB81

#BFBF8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1BB81

#D4B4BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wandering Heart 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

#DCB97C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1BB81

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9BEA0

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#627CBC

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: #D1BB81;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1BB81;

CSS Variable

--color-wandering-heart: #D1BB81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wandering-heart': '#D1BB81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1BB81] text-[#D1BB81]

SCSS

$wandering-heart: #D1BB81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1BB81?

#D1BB81 is Wandering Heart, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1BB81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wandering Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Wandering Heart?

Wandering Heart 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 Wandering Heart?

You can download Wandering Heart 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 Wandering Heart?

The hex code is #D1BB81. In RGB it's 209, 187, 129, and in HSL it's 43°, 47%, 66%.

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