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Bay Salt

#D2CDBC

RGB 210, 205, 188 · HSL 46°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 18

Bay Salt is #D2CDBC in HEX — rgb(210, 205, 188), hsl(46°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 18%).

Bay Salt pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 20%, 78%. 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#D2CDBC

RGB210, 205, 188

HSL46°, 20%, 78%

HSV46°, 10%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 18

Decimal13815228

CSS RGBrgb(210, 205, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stingray 1529

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCCBB

Dulux

Cargo River S17B1

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCCBB

Sherwin-Williams

Ancient Marble SW6162

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CCB9

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 1.2 · #D4CEBF

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D1C0

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.7 · #D1C9B8

Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CABA

PPG

Crushed Silk 1024-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CFBE

Vista Paint

Desert Mirage C-230

ΔE 2 · #D3CABB

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.1 · #D9D2C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 2.1 · #D2CABC

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #D1CCBF

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D2CDBC

#BCC1D2

Analogous

#D2C2BC

#D2CDBC

#CCD2BC

Triadic

#D2CDBC

#BCD2CD

#CDBCD2

Split-Complementary

#D2CDBC

#BCCCD2

#C2BCD2

Tetradic

#D2CDBC

#BCD2C2

#BCC1D2

#D2BCCC

Monochromatic

#938762

#B4AB8E

#D2CDBC

#F1EFEA

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D2CDBC

#C1D2BC

#BCC1D2

#CDBCD2

Compound

#D2CDBC

#CCD2BC

#BCC1D2

#C2BCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD7C9

#E3E0D8

#EEEDE9

Darker

#B3AA8B

#857A55

#4E4731

Saturation

#CAC9C4

#D2CDBC

#E9D9A5

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CDBC

#D2CDBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CDBC

#CECEBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CDBC

#D3CBCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bay Salt 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

#DDC6A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CDBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACBCC

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#949EBF

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: #D2CDBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CDBC;

CSS Variable

--color-bay-salt: #D2CDBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bay-salt': '#D2CDBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CDBC] text-[#D2CDBC]

SCSS

$bay-salt: #D2CDBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CDBC?

#D2CDBC is Bay Salt, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CDBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bay Salt?

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

What colors pair well with Bay Salt?

Bay Salt 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 Bay Salt?

You can download Bay Salt 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 Bay Salt?

The hex code is #D2CDBC. In RGB it's 210, 205, 188, and in HSL it's 46°, 20%, 78%.

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