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Crisp

#D2C6A9

RGB 210, 198, 169 · HSL 42°, 31%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 20, 18

Crisp is #D2C6A9 in HEX — rgb(210, 198, 169), hsl(42°, 31%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 18%).

Crisp pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 31%, 74%. 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#D2C6A9

RGB210, 198, 169

HSL42°, 31%, 74%

HSV42°, 20%, 82%

CMYK0, 6, 20, 18

Decimal13813417

CSS RGBrgb(210, 198, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 31%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hemp CC-578

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 0.8 · #D0C6A9

Vista Paint

Stone Hearth C-363

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC5A7

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C7A9

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D1C2A6

PPG

Stylish 1101-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC1A5

Behr

Prairie House PPU9-12

ΔE 1.9 · #D2C8AE

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 2 · #D6C5A9

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 2.8 · #D4C5AD

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.2 · #D8C4A8

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 4.6 · #DCD0B8

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.6 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.1 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2C6A9

#A8B4D1

Analogous

#D1B0A8

#D2C6A9

#C9D1A8

Triadic

#D2C6A9

#A8D1C5

#C5A8D1

Split-Complementary

#D2C6A9

#A8C9D1

#B0A8D1

Tetradic

#D2C6A9

#A8D1B0

#A8B4D1

#D1A8C9

Monochromatic

#937E4D

#B7A376

#D2C6A9

#ECE6DA

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D2C6A9

#B4D1A8

#A8B4D1

#C5A8D1

Compound

#D2C6A9

#C9D1A8

#A8B4D1

#B0A8D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD1BA

#E2DBCD

#EDEAE3

Darker

#B9A575

#8B7644

#524527

Saturation

#C3BFB7

#D1C5A8

#E8CE91

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C6A9

#CFC8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C6A9

#C8C8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C6A9

#D4C2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crisp 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

#DDC19A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C6A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC6BE

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8796B9

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: #D2C6A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C6A9;

CSS Variable

--color-crisp: #D2C6A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crisp': '#D2C6A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C6A9] text-[#D2C6A9]

SCSS

$crisp: #D2C6A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C6A9?

#D2C6A9 is Crisp, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C6A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crisp?

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

What colors pair well with Crisp?

Crisp 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 Crisp?

You can download Crisp 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 Crisp?

The hex code is #D2C6A9. In RGB it's 210, 198, 169, and in HSL it's 42°, 31%, 74%.

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