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Steamboat Geyser

#D2CCB4

RGB 210, 204, 180 · HSL 48°, 25%, 76% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 18

Steamboat Geyser is #D2CCB4 in HEX — rgb(210, 204, 180), hsl(48°, 25%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 18%).

Steamboat Geyser pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 25%, 76%. 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#D2CCB4

RGB210, 204, 180

HSL48°, 25%, 76%

HSV48°, 14%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 18

Decimal13814964

CSS RGBrgb(210, 204, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 25%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 0.4 · #D3CDB5

PPG

Only Oatmeal 1112-3

ΔE 0.6 · #D4CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 0.7 · #D2CDB6

Benjamin Moore

Moon 1516

ΔE 1.3 · #CECBB3

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D2CEB4

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CFB5

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2 · #D3CAB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.3 · #CDCDB4

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 2.4 · #CFCFB6

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2.9 · #D2C6AE

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3 · #DCD0B8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.5 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.5 · #CEC3AD

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.2 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.4 · #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

#D2CCB4

#B3B9D1

Analogous

#D1BCB3

#D2CCB4

#C8D1B3

Triadic

#D2CCB4

#B3D1CB

#CBB3D1

Split-Complementary

#D2CCB4

#B3C8D1

#BCB3D1

Tetradic

#D2CCB4

#B3D1BC

#B3B9D1

#D1B3C8

Monochromatic

#938758

#B4AA83

#D2CCB4

#EEEBE2

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#D2CCB4

#B9D1B3

#B3B9D1

#CBB3D1

Compound

#D2CCB4

#C8D1B3

#B3B9D1

#BCB3D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD5C2

#E2DFD2

#EDECE6

Darker

#B5AB81

#887C4D

#50492C

Saturation

#C6C5BD

#D1CBB3

#E8D99C

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CCB4

#D2CCB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CCB4

#CDCDB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CCB4

#D4C9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Steamboat Geyser 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

#DDC6A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CCB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACBC6

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.

#8E97BB

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: #D2CCB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CCB4;

CSS Variable

--color-steamboat-geyser: #D2CCB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steamboat-geyser': '#D2CCB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CCB4] text-[#D2CCB4]

SCSS

$steamboat-geyser: #D2CCB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CCB4?

#D2CCB4 is Steamboat Geyser, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CCB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Steamboat Geyser?

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

What colors pair well with Steamboat Geyser?

Steamboat Geyser 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 Steamboat Geyser?

You can download Steamboat Geyser 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 Steamboat Geyser?

The hex code is #D2CCB4. In RGB it's 210, 204, 180, and in HSL it's 48°, 25%, 76%.

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