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Frozen Dew

#D1CAA4

RGB 209, 202, 164 · HSL 51°, 33%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 22, 18

Frozen Dew is #D1CAA4 in HEX — rgb(209, 202, 164), hsl(51°, 33%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 22%, 18%).

Frozen Dew pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 33%, 73%. 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#D1CAA4

RGB209, 202, 164

HSL51°, 33%, 73%

HSV51°, 22%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 22, 18

Decimal13748900

CSS RGBrgb(209, 202, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 33%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D1CBA7

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 1.5 · #CCC7A1

PPG

Safari 1111-3 · 11-27

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C6A1

Vista Paint

Gold Mountain K-452

ΔE 1.8 · #CFC89F

Benjamin Moore

Dried 522

ΔE 1.8 · #CCC9A4

Valspar

Parlour Sage 6006-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC5A0

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CEAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CDA2

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.4 · #D2D1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 3.8 · #CBC99D

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.6 · #CDC196

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.9 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.3 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.6 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.6 · #B8B799

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

#D1CAA4

#A3AAD1

Analogous

#D1B3A3

#D1CAA4

#C1D1A3

Triadic

#D1CAA4

#A3D1CA

#CAA3D1

Split-Complementary

#D1CAA4

#A3C1D1

#B3A3D1

Tetradic

#D1CAA4

#A3D1B3

#A3AAD1

#D1A3C1

Monochromatic

#928749

#B7AD71

#D1CAA4

#EAE7D6

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#D1CAA4

#AAD1A3

#A3AAD1

#CAA3D1

Compound

#D1CAA4

#C1D1A3

#A3AAD1

#B3A3D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD5B6

#E1DECA

#ECEBE1

Darker

#BAAF70

#8C8041

#524B25

Saturation

#C1BFB3

#D1CAA3

#E8DA8C

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CAA4

#D2C9A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CAA4

#CBCBAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CAA4

#D3C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Frozen Dew 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

#DCC496

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CAA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9BA

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.

#838BB9

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: #D1CAA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CAA4;

CSS Variable

--color-frozen-dew: #D1CAA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frozen-dew': '#D1CAA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CAA4] text-[#D1CAA4]

SCSS

$frozen-dew: #D1CAA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CAA4?

#D1CAA4 is Frozen Dew, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1CAA4 warm or cool?

Frozen Dew reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Frozen Dew?

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

What colors pair well with Frozen Dew?

Frozen Dew 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 Frozen Dew?

You can download Frozen Dew 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 Frozen Dew?

The hex code is #D1CAA4. In RGB it's 209, 202, 164, and in HSL it's 51°, 33%, 73%.

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