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Almondine

#D1CF89

RGB 209, 207, 137 · HSL 58°, 44%, 68% · CMYK 0, 1, 34, 18

Almondine is #D1CF89 in HEX — rgb(209, 207, 137), hsl(58°, 44%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 34%, 18%).

Almondine pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 44%, 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#D1CF89

RGB209, 207, 137

HSL58°, 44%, 68%

HSV58°, 34%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 34, 18

Decimal13750153

CSS RGBrgb(209, 207, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 44%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Almondine M310-4

Exact match

Dulux

Chimes S18F4

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CA86

Vista Paint

Garden Promenade K-427

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D288

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 3 · #DAD790

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2146-40

ΔE 3.2 · #D4D090

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 4.1 · #D2C880

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 4.6 · #D2C785

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 5 · #D1D991

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.7 · #E6D690

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C6BF74

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 7.1 · #E4D799

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 7.2 · #CCCE7A

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 8 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.7 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 12.3 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D1CF89

#898CD1

Analogous

#D1AB89

#D1CF89

#B0D189

Triadic

#D1CF89

#89D1CF

#CF89D1

Split-Complementary

#D1CF89

#89B0D1

#AB89D1

Tetradic

#D1CF89

#89D1AB

#898CD1

#D189B0

Monochromatic

#8C8936

#BCB852

#D1CF89

#E7E5C1

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#D1CF89

#8CD189

#898CD1

#CF89D1

Compound

#D1CF89

#B0D189

#898CD1

#AB89D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD9A1

#E0DFBC

#EBEBDA

Darker

#C0BD55

#8E8A31

#54521B

Saturation

#B8B7A3

#D1CF89

#E8E473

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

13.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CF89

#D8CB8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CF89

#CFCF95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CF89

#D5C6CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Almondine 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

#DCC882

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CF89

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CDA6

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.

#6B6EBC

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: #D1CF89;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CF89;

CSS Variable

--color-almondine: #D1CF89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almondine': '#D1CF89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CF89] text-[#D1CF89]

SCSS

$almondine: #D1CF89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CF89?

#D1CF89 is Almondine, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1CF89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almondine?

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

What colors pair well with Almondine?

Almondine 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 Almondine?

You can download Almondine 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 Almondine?

The hex code is #D1CF89. In RGB it's 209, 207, 137, and in HSL it's 58°, 44%, 68%.

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