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Hay

#D3CAA3

RGB 211, 202, 163 · HSL 49°, 35%, 73% · CMYK 0, 4, 23, 17

Hay is #D3CAA3 in HEX — rgb(211, 202, 163), hsl(49°, 35%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 23%, 17%).

Hay pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 35%, 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#D3CAA3

RGB211, 202, 163

HSL49°, 35%, 73%

HSV49°, 23%, 83%

CMYK0, 4, 23, 17

Decimal13879971

CSS RGBrgb(211, 202, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 35%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC7A2

Vista Paint

Gold Mountain K-452

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC89F

PPG

Safari 1111-3 · 11-27

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C6A1

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 2 · #D1CBA7

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #DACEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 2.2 · #CCC7A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CDA2

Benjamin Moore

Light 2148-40

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C69E

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

ΔE 2.9 · #DDD0A9

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCDA6

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.1 · #CDC196

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.1 · #D2D1AD

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.4 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.5 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.2 · #B8B799

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 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

#D3CAA3

#A2ABD2

Analogous

#D2B1A2

#D3CAA3

#C3D2A2

Triadic

#D3CAA3

#A2D2C9

#C9A2D2

Split-Complementary

#D3CAA3

#A2C3D2

#B1A2D2

Tetradic

#D3CAA3

#A2D2B1

#A2ABD2

#D2A2C3

Monochromatic

#948647

#B9AC6E

#D3CAA3

#EBE7D6

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#D3CAA3

#ABD2A2

#A2ABD2

#C9A2D2

Compound

#D3CAA3

#C3D2A2

#A2ABD2

#B1A2D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD4B5

#E2DDC9

#EDEBE1

Darker

#BCAE6E

#8E7F3F

#544B24

Saturation

#C1BFB3

#D2C9A2

#E9D88C

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

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CAA3

#D3CAA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CAA3

#CCCCA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CAA3

#D5C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hay 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

#DEC495

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CAA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC9BA

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#818CBB

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: #D3CAA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CAA3;

CSS Variable

--color-hay: #D3CAA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hay': '#D3CAA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CAA3] text-[#D3CAA3]

SCSS

$hay: #D3CAA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CAA3?

#D3CAA3 is Hay, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CAA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hay?

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

What colors pair well with Hay?

Hay 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 Hay?

You can download Hay 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 Hay?

The hex code is #D3CAA3. In RGB it's 211, 202, 163, and in HSL it's 49°, 35%, 73%.

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