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Soft Kind

#D1D2BE

RGB 209, 210, 190 · HSL 63°, 18%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 18

Soft Kind is #D1D2BE in HEX — rgb(209, 210, 190), hsl(63°, 18%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 18%).

Soft Kind pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 18%, 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#D1D2BE

RGB209, 210, 190

HSL63°, 18%, 78%

HSV63°, 10%, 82%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 18

Decimal13750974

CSS RGBrgb(209, 210, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 18%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Kind S18C1

ΔE 0.4 · #D2D2BE

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 0.5 · #D1D2BF

PPG

Brainstorm 1030-1

ΔE 0.7 · #D1D3C0

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D1BF

Behr

Sandstorm N310-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD1BB

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1508

ΔE 1.3 · #D3D2C0

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.3 · #D5D3BF

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 1.7 · #CFD2C1

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 1.8 · #CCD0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Liveable Green SW6176

ΔE 2 · #CECEBD

Valspar

Pale Pastures 5006-3A

ΔE 2.4 · #D3D8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

September Song 426

ΔE 3.1 · #D5D8C8

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3.4 · #CFCEC0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.2 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #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

#D1D2BE

#BEBDD1

Analogous

#D1C8BD

#D1D2BE

#C6D1BD

Triadic

#D1D2BE

#BDD0D1

#D1BDD0

Split-Complementary

#D1D2BE

#BDC6D1

#C8BDD1

Tetradic

#D1D2BE

#BDD1C8

#BEBDD1

#D1BDC6

Monochromatic

#8E9064

#B0B290

#D1D2BE

#F0F0EA

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#D1D2BE

#BDD1BE

#BEBDD1

#D1BDD0

Compound

#D1D2BE

#C6D1BD

#BEBDD1

#C8BDD1

Variations

Lighter

#D9DACA

#E2E2D8

#EEEEE9

Darker

#AFB18D

#818358

#4C4D32

Saturation

#CACAC4

#D0D1BD

#E5E8A6

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

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D2BE

#D4D0BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D2BE

#D2D2C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D2BE

#D3CFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soft Kind 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

#DCCAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CFCE

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.

#9694BF

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: #D1D2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-kind: #D1D2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-kind': '#D1D2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D2BE] text-[#D1D2BE]

SCSS

$soft-kind: #D1D2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D2BE?

#D1D2BE is Soft Kind, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1D2BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Kind?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Kind?

Soft Kind 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 Soft Kind?

You can download Soft Kind 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 Soft Kind?

The hex code is #D1D2BE. In RGB it's 209, 210, 190, and in HSL it's 63°, 18%, 78%.

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