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Prairie House

#D3C9AD

RGB 211, 201, 173 · HSL 44°, 30%, 75% · CMYK 0, 5, 18, 17

Prairie House is #D3C9AD in HEX — rgb(211, 201, 173), hsl(44°, 30%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 17%).

Prairie House pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 30%, 75%. 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#D3C9AD

RGB211, 201, 173

HSL44°, 30%, 75%

HSV44°, 18%, 83%

CMYK0, 5, 18, 17

Decimal13879725

CSS RGBrgb(211, 201, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 30%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Prairie House PPU9-12

ΔE 1.1 · #D2C8AE

Benjamin Moore

Jonesboro 241

ΔE 1.2 · #D3C8AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C6A9

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 1.4 · #D0C7A9

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #D8CCB0

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CBAD

Vista Paint

Stone Hearth C-363

ΔE 1.9 · #CFC5A7

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2.3 · #D2C6AE

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.7 · #DACBB2

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 3 · #D4C5AD

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDAE

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.6 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.4 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.3 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D3C9AD

#ACB6D2

Analogous

#D2B5AC

#D3C9AD

#C9D2AC

Triadic

#D3C9AD

#ACD2C8

#C8ACD2

Split-Complementary

#D3C9AD

#ACC9D2

#B5ACD2

Tetradic

#D3C9AD

#ACD2B5

#ACB6D2

#D2ACC9

Monochromatic

#958350

#B8A77A

#D3C9AD

#EDE9DE

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D3C9AD

#B6D2AC

#ACB6D2

#C8ACD2

Compound

#D3C9AD

#C9D2AC

#ACB6D2

#B5ACD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD3BD

#E3DDCF

#EDEBE4

Darker

#B9A879

#8C7946

#524728

Saturation

#C5C2BA

#D2C8AC

#E9D396

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C9AD

#D1CAAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C9AD

#CBCBB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C9AD

#D5C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Prairie House 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

#DEC39D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C9AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC8C1

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.

#8B98BA

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: #D3C9AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C9AD;

CSS Variable

--color-prairie-house: #D3C9AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prairie-house': '#D3C9AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C9AD] text-[#D3C9AD]

SCSS

$prairie-house: #D3C9AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C9AD?

#D3C9AD is Prairie House, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C9AD warm or cool?

Prairie House reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prairie House?

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

What colors pair well with Prairie House?

Prairie House 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 Prairie House?

You can download Prairie House 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 Prairie House?

The hex code is #D3C9AD. In RGB it's 211, 201, 173, and in HSL it's 44°, 30%, 75%.

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