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Heart of Palm

#D2CFA6

RGB 210, 207, 166 · HSL 56°, 33%, 74% · CMYK 0, 1, 21, 18

Heart of Palm is #D2CFA6 in HEX — rgb(210, 207, 166), hsl(56°, 33%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 21%, 18%).

Heart of Palm pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 33%, 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#D2CFA6

RGB210, 207, 166

HSL56°, 33%, 74%

HSV56°, 21%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 21, 18

Decimal13815718

CSS RGBrgb(210, 207, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 33%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fernwood 2145-40

ΔE 1.5 · #CDCDA4

Vista Paint

Hillsmere K-413

ΔE 1.5 · #D2D2A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 1.7 · #D3CDA2

Dulux

Wasabi S17E2

ΔE 2.4 · #D9D5AD

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #D9D5AA

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 2.6 · #DBD4AB

Behr

Anjou Pear MQ4-41

ΔE 2.8 · #CBC79E

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 2.9 · #DAD7AD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D2D1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 2.9 · #CBC99D

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 3.3 · #DDD7AE

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.6 · #CFC7A2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 4.9 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.2 · #B8B799

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

#D2CFA6

#A7AAD3

Analogous

#D3BAA7

#D2CFA6

#C0D3A7

Triadic

#D2CFA6

#A7D3D0

#D0A7D3

Split-Complementary

#D2CFA6

#A7C0D3

#BAA7D3

Tetradic

#D2CFA6

#A7D3BA

#A7AAD3

#D3A7C0

Monochromatic

#95904B

#B9B474

#D2CFA6

#ECEBDA

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#D2CFA6

#AAD3A7

#A7AAD3

#D0A7D3

Compound

#D2CFA6

#C0D3A7

#A7AAD3

#BAA7D3

Variations

Lighter

#DBD9B8

#E2E1CC

#EDECE2

Darker

#BBB673

#8D8842

#535025

Saturation

#C3C2B6

#D3D0A7

#E9E391

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

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CFA6

#D6CDA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CFA6

#D0D0AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CFA6

#D5C9CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Heart of Palm 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

#DDC898

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CFA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACDBC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8689BB

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: #D2CFA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CFA6;

CSS Variable

--color-heart-of-palm: #D2CFA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heart-of-palm': '#D2CFA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CFA6] text-[#D2CFA6]

SCSS

$heart-of-palm: #D2CFA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CFA6?

#D2CFA6 is Heart of Palm, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CFA6 warm or cool?

Heart of Palm reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Heart of Palm?

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

What colors pair well with Heart of Palm?

Heart of Palm 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 Heart of Palm?

You can download Heart of Palm 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 Heart of Palm?

The hex code is #D2CFA6. In RGB it's 210, 207, 166, and in HSL it's 56°, 33%, 74%.

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