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Pale Olive

#D3C7A1

RGB 211, 199, 161 · HSL 46°, 36%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 24, 17

Pale Olive is #D3C7A1 in HEX — rgb(211, 199, 161), hsl(46°, 36%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 24%, 17%).

Pale Olive pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 36%, 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#D3C7A1

RGB211, 199, 161

HSL46°, 36%, 73%

HSV46°, 24%, 83%

CMYK0, 6, 24, 17

Decimal13879201

CSS RGBrgb(211, 199, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 36%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Safari 1111-3 · 11-27

ΔE 1.1 · #D0C6A1

Benjamin Moore

Light 2148-40

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C69E

Vista Paint

Golden Lake C-315

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C6A0

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC7A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Inviting Gesture 393

ΔE 2 · #CDC29D

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2.3 · #DACBA7

Behr

Wildwood BXC-80

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC19D

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #DACEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 2.9 · #DBC8A2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 3 · #DDCCA7

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CDC196

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.2 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.5 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D3C7A1

#A1ADD3

Analogous

#D3AFA1

#D3C7A1

#C6D3A1

Triadic

#D3C7A1

#A1D3C7

#C7A1D3

Split-Complementary

#D3C7A1

#A1C6D3

#AFA1D3

Tetradic

#D3C7A1

#A1D3AF

#A1ADD3

#D3A1C6

Monochromatic

#958346

#BAA86D

#D3C7A1

#EBE6D5

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#D3C7A1

#ADD3A1

#A1ADD3

#C7A1D3

Compound

#D3C7A1

#C6D3A1

#A1ADD3

#AFA1D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD2B4

#E2DCC9

#EDEAE1

Darker

#BDAA6D

#8F7C3E

#544923

Saturation

#C2BEB3

#D3C7A1

#E9D38B

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C7A1

#D1C8A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C7A1

#C9C9A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C7A1

#D5C2C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Olive 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

#DEC294

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C7A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC7B8

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.

#818EBC

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: #D3C7A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C7A1;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-olive: #D3C7A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-olive': '#D3C7A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C7A1] text-[#D3C7A1]

SCSS

$pale-olive: #D3C7A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C7A1?

#D3C7A1 is Pale Olive, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C7A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Olive?

Pale Olive 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 Olive?

You can download Pale Olive 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 Olive?

The hex code is #D3C7A1. In RGB it's 211, 199, 161, and in HSL it's 46°, 36%, 73%.

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