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Pale Ivy

#D2CCAF

RGB 210, 204, 175 · HSL 50°, 28%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 18

Pale Ivy is #D2CCAF in HEX — rgb(210, 204, 175), hsl(50°, 28%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 18%).

Pale Ivy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 28%, 75%. 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#D2CCAF

RGB210, 204, 175

HSL50°, 28%, 75%

HSV50°, 17%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 18

Decimal13814959

CSS RGBrgb(210, 204, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 28%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Ivy MQ6-55

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Flowering 514

ΔE 1.4 · #CFC8AB

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #CDC8AA

Dulux

Eaves S18D2

ΔE 1.9 · #CECCAD

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2 · #D5D1B2

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 2.1 · #D1CEB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 2.4 · #D0C6A9

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CDB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 3.6 · #C7C4A5

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 4 · #DACBB2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.2 · #DDCDAE

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.2 · #D2D1AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

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

#D2CCAF

#ADB3D1

Analogous

#D1B9AD

#D2CCAF

#C5D1AD

Triadic

#D2CCAF

#ADD1CB

#CBADD1

Split-Complementary

#D2CCAF

#ADC5D1

#B9ADD1

Tetradic

#D2CCAF

#ADD1B9

#ADB3D1

#D1ADC5

Monochromatic

#938853

#B6AC7C

#D2CCAF

#EDEADE

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#D2CCAF

#B3D1AD

#ADB3D1

#CBADD1

Compound

#D2CCAF

#C5D1AD

#ADB3D1

#B9ADD1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD6BE

#E2DFD0

#EDECE4

Darker

#B7AD7B

#8A7F49

#514A29

Saturation

#C5C3BA

#D1CBAD

#E8DA96

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

#D2CCAF

#D2CCB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CCAF

#CDCDB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CCAF

#D4C8CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Ivy 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

#DDC69E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CCAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACBC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8B93BA

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: #D2CCAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CCAF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-ivy: #D2CCAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-ivy': '#D2CCAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CCAF] text-[#D2CCAF]

SCSS

$pale-ivy: #D2CCAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CCAF?

#D2CCAF is Pale Ivy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CCAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Ivy?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Ivy?

Pale Ivy 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 Pale Ivy?

You can download Pale Ivy 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 Pale Ivy?

The hex code is #D2CCAF. In RGB it's 210, 204, 175, and in HSL it's 50°, 28%, 75%.

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