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York

#D3CCBA

RGB 211, 204, 186 · HSL 43°, 22%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 17

York is #D3CCBA in HEX — rgb(211, 204, 186), hsl(43°, 22%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 17%).

York pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 22%, 78%. 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#D3CCBA

RGB211, 204, 186

HSL43°, 22%, 78%

HSV43°, 12%, 83%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 17

Decimal13880506

CSS RGBrgb(211, 204, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 22%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

York CW-45

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ancient Marble SW6162

ΔE 0.9 · #D1CCB9

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.2 · #D1C9B8

Dulux

Grand Piano S15C1

ΔE 1.4 · #D8CFBD

Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D3CABA

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 1.6 · #D6CFBF

PPG

Crushed Silk 1024-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CFBE

Vista Paint

Pebblebrook C-223

ΔE 1.6 · #D7CFBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Velum Smoke 342

ΔE 1.8 · #D6CEB9

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D1C0

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D2C1

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 2.3 · #DACFBB

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.2 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D3CCBA

#BBC2D3

Analogous

#D3C0BB

#D3CCBA

#CED3BB

Triadic

#D3CCBA

#BBD3CC

#CCBBD3

Split-Complementary

#D3CCBA

#BBCED3

#C0BBD3

Tetradic

#D3CCBA

#BBD3C0

#BBC2D3

#D3BBCE

Monochromatic

#95865F

#B5AA8C

#D3CCBA

#F1EFE9

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D3CCBA

#C2D3BB

#BBC2D3

#CCBBD3

Compound

#D3CCBA

#CED3BB

#BBC2D3

#C0BBD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD6C8

#E4E0D7

#EEEDE8

Darker

#B5A989

#887953

#504730

Saturation

#CBC9C3

#D3CCBB

#E9D6A5

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CCBA

#D2CDBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CCBA

#CDCDBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CCBA

#D4C9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

York 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

#DEC6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CCBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCBCB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#94A0BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D3CCBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CCBA;

CSS Variable

--color-york: #D3CCBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'york': '#D3CCBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CCBA] text-[#D3CCBA]

SCSS

$york: #D3CCBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CCBA?

#D3CCBA is York, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CCBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with York?

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

What colors pair well with York?

York 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 York?

You can download York 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 York?

The hex code is #D3CCBA. In RGB it's 211, 204, 186, and in HSL it's 43°, 22%, 78%.

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