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Pale Portabella

#D3C2A0

RGB 211, 194, 160 · HSL 40°, 37%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 17

Pale Portabella is #D3C2A0 in HEX — rgb(211, 194, 160), hsl(40°, 37%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 17%).

Pale Portabella pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 37%, 73%. 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#D3C2A0

RGB211, 194, 160

HSL40°, 37%, 73%

HSV40°, 24%, 83%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 17

Decimal13877920

CSS RGBrgb(211, 194, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 37%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Portabella K-988

Exact match

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 0.8 · #D4C19F

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1046 · CC-150

ΔE 1 · #D4C19E

Hallman-Lindsay

Castaway Beach 330

ΔE 1 · #D0C19F

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C39E

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D8C39F

Behr

Practical Tan S280-3

ΔE 2.1 · #D3BFA0

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 2.2 · #CEBE9F

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 2.8 · #D8C8A9

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 2.8 · #CDBB9C

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 4 · #CFC7A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.2 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 5.1 · #CDC196

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.2 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.4 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D3C2A0

#A1B2D4

Analogous

#D4A9A1

#D3C2A0

#CBD4A1

Triadic

#D3C2A0

#A1D4C3

#C3A1D4

Split-Complementary

#D3C2A0

#A1CBD4

#A9A1D4

Tetradic

#D3C2A0

#A1D4A9

#A1B2D4

#D4A1CB

Monochromatic

#967B45

#BCA16C

#D3C2A0

#ECE4D5

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#D3C2A0

#B2D4A1

#A1B2D4

#C3A1D4

Compound

#D3C2A0

#CBD4A1

#A1B2D4

#A9A1D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCCFB4

#E3DAC9

#EDE9E1

Darker

#BEA36C

#90743D

#554422

Saturation

#C2BDB3

#D4C3A1

#E9CA8B

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C2A0

#CEC5A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C2A0

#C5C5A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C2A0

#D5BDC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Portabella 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

#DEBE93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C2A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC3B7

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.

#8094BD

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: #D3C2A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C2A0;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-portabella: #D3C2A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-portabella': '#D3C2A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C2A0] text-[#D3C2A0]

SCSS

$pale-portabella: #D3C2A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C2A0?

#D3C2A0 is Pale Portabella, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C2A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Portabella?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Portabella?

Pale Portabella 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 Portabella?

You can download Pale Portabella 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 Portabella?

The hex code is #D3C2A0. In RGB it's 211, 194, 160, and in HSL it's 40°, 37%, 73%.

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