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Breathe

#D1D2B8

RGB 209, 210, 184 · HSL 62°, 22%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 12, 18

Breathe is #D1D2B8 in HEX — rgb(209, 210, 184), hsl(62°, 22%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 18%).

Breathe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 22%, 77%. 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#D1D2B8

RGB209, 210, 184

HSL62°, 22%, 77%

HSV62°, 12%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 12, 18

Decimal13750968

CSS RGBrgb(209, 210, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 22%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #CFCFB6

Behr

Unmarked Trail N330-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D5BC

Benjamin Moore

Spa AF-435

ΔE 1.6 · #D6D4B9

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CFB5

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD2B5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.8 · #CDCDB4

Vista Paint

Elise C-1387

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D4B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Home Body 406

ΔE 2.2 · #CFD2B4

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2.2 · #CED3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D8BC

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CFB5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.5 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.6 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 5.2 · #E0D5BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #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

#D1D2B8

#B8B7D1

Analogous

#D1C5B7

#D1D2B8

#C3D1B7

Triadic

#D1D2B8

#B7D0D1

#D1B7D0

Split-Complementary

#D1D2B8

#B7C3D1

#C5B7D1

Tetradic

#D1D2B8

#B7D1C5

#B8B7D1

#D1B7C3

Monochromatic

#90925D

#B2B389

#D1D2B8

#EFEFE6

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#D1D2B8

#B7D1B8

#B8B7D1

#D1B7D0

Compound

#D1D2B8

#C3D1B7

#B8B7D1

#C5B7D1

Variations

Lighter

#DADAC6

#E2E2D5

#EDEEE7

Darker

#B2B486

#848652

#4E4F2F

Saturation

#C8C8C0

#D0D1B7

#E6E8A1

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D2B8

#D5CFB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D2B8

#D2D2BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D2B8

#D3CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Breathe 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

#DCCAA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D2B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CFC9

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9291BD

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: #D1D2B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D2B8;

CSS Variable

--color-breathe: #D1D2B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breathe': '#D1D2B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D2B8] text-[#D1D2B8]

SCSS

$breathe: #D1D2B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D2B8?

#D1D2B8 is Breathe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1D2B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Breathe?

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

What colors pair well with Breathe?

Breathe 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 Breathe?

You can download Breathe 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 Breathe?

The hex code is #D1D2B8. In RGB it's 209, 210, 184, and in HSL it's 62°, 22%, 77%.

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