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With A Twist

#D1D1BB

RGB 209, 209, 187 · HSL 60°, 19%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 18

With A Twist is #D1D1BB in HEX — rgb(209, 209, 187), hsl(60°, 19%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 18%).

With A Twist pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 19%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D1D1BB

RGB209, 209, 187

HSL60°, 19%, 78%

HSV60°, 11%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 18

Decimal13750715

CSS RGBrgb(209, 209, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 19%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

With A Twist 1028-2

Exact match

Behr

Sandstorm N310-3

ΔE 0.8 · #CFD1BB

Dulux

Soft Kind S18C1

ΔE 1.1 · #D2D2BE

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD0BA

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.6 · #D5D3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 1.7 · #D1D2BF

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.8 · #CFCFB6

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2 · #CED3BC

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1508

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D2C0

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.2 · #CDCDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 2.3 · #D2CDB6

Vista Paint

Sand Castle K-965

ΔE 2.4 · #D6D0B9

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 3.8 · #D9D2C1

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.5 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D1D1BB

#BCBCD2

Analogous

#D2C7BC

#D1D1BB

#C7D2BC

Triadic

#D1D1BB

#BCD2D2

#D2BCD2

Split-Complementary

#D1D1BB

#BCC7D2

#C7BCD2

Tetradic

#D1D1BB

#BCD2C7

#BCBCD2

#D2BCC7

Monochromatic

#929263

#B3B38F

#D1D1BB

#F1F1EA

#F5F5F0

Rectangle

#D1D1BB

#BCD2BC

#BCBCD2

#D2BCD2

Compound

#D1D1BB

#C7D2BC

#BCBCD2

#C7BCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBDBCA

#E3E3D8

#EEEEE9

Darker

#B2B28C

#848457

#4E4E32

Saturation

#CACAC4

#D2D2BC

#E8E8A6

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D1BB

#D4CFBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D1BB

#D1D1BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D1BB

#D3CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

With A Twist 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

#DCC9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D1BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CECC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9494BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D1D1BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D1BB;

CSS Variable

--color-with-a-twist: #D1D1BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'with-a-twist': '#D1D1BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D1BB] text-[#D1D1BB]

SCSS

$with-a-twist: #D1D1BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D1BB?

#D1D1BB is With A Twist, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1D1BB warm or cool?

With A Twist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with With A Twist?

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

What colors pair well with With A Twist?

With A Twist 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 With A Twist?

You can download With A Twist 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 With A Twist?

The hex code is #D1D1BB. In RGB it's 209, 209, 187, and in HSL it's 60°, 19%, 78%.

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