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Vast Escape

#D1C395

RGB 209, 195, 149 · HSL 46°, 39%, 70% · CMYK 0, 7, 29, 18

Vast Escape is #D1C395 in HEX — rgb(209, 195, 149), hsl(46°, 39%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 18%).

Vast Escape pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 39%, 70%. 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#D1C395

RGB209, 195, 149

HSL46°, 39%, 70%

HSV46°, 29%, 82%

CMYK0, 7, 29, 18

Decimal13747093

CSS RGBrgb(209, 195, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 39%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vast Escape S16D3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 0.6 · #CFC294

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC193

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C092

Vista Paint

Hippolita C-385

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC292

Sherwin-Williams

Hearts of Palm SW6415

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC291

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 1.9 · #CDC196

Benjamin Moore

Amulet AF-365

ΔE 2.7 · #DAC89B

Behr

Straw Basket UL160-6

ΔE 3.1 · #D8C59B

PPG

Sandy Pail 1104-4

ΔE 3.5 · #D2C098

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 4.5 · #C9BD88

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 5 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C1B98F

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 5.5 · #D9CCA6

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.1 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D1C395

#95A3D0

Analogous

#D0A595

#D1C395

#C0D095

Triadic

#D1C395

#95D0C2

#C295D0

Split-Complementary

#D1C395

#95C0D0

#A595D0

Tetradic

#D1C395

#95D0A5

#95A3D0

#D095C0

Monochromatic

#8E7B3E

#B9A45F

#D1C395

#E8E1CA

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#D1C395

#A3D095

#95A3D0

#C295D0

Compound

#D1C395

#C0D095

#95A3D0

#A595D0

Variations

Lighter

#DACFAA

#E0D9C2

#ECE8DD

Darker

#BDA761

#8C7938

#534720

Saturation

#BBB7AA

#D0C295

#E8CF7D

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C395

#CFC496

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C395

#C5C59C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C395

#D3BDC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vast Escape 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

#DCBF8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C395

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C4AF

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.

#7585BA

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: #D1C395;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C395;

CSS Variable

--color-vast-escape: #D1C395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vast-escape': '#D1C395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C395] text-[#D1C395]

SCSS

$vast-escape: #D1C395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C395?

#D1C395 is Vast Escape, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C395 warm or cool?

Vast Escape reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vast Escape?

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

What colors pair well with Vast Escape?

Vast Escape 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 Vast Escape?

You can download Vast Escape 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 Vast Escape?

The hex code is #D1C395. In RGB it's 209, 195, 149, and in HSL it's 46°, 39%, 70%.

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