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Sawgrass Cottage

#D3CDA2

RGB 211, 205, 162 · HSL 53°, 36%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 23, 17

Sawgrass Cottage is #D3CDA2 in HEX — rgb(211, 205, 162), hsl(53°, 36%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 23%, 17%).

Sawgrass Cottage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 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#D3CDA2

RGB211, 205, 162

HSL53°, 36%, 73%

HSV53°, 23%, 83%

CMYK0, 3, 23, 17

Decimal13880738

CSS RGBrgb(211, 205, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 36%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sawgrass Cottage C-398

ΔE 1.2 · #D4CFA2

Behr

Final Straw S320-3

ΔE 1.9 · #CFC99C

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 2.4 · #CBC99D

Benjamin Moore

Fernwood 2145-40

ΔE 2.6 · #CDCDA4

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #D9D5AA

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D0CA9A

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 2.9 · #DBD4AB

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 3.4 · #CDC898

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.6 · #CFC7A2

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 3.7 · #DAD7AD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.4 · #D2D1AD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.1 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.2 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.5 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D3CDA2

#A1A7D3

Analogous

#D3B4A1

#D3CDA2

#C0D3A1

Triadic

#D3CDA2

#A1D3CD

#CDA1D3

Split-Complementary

#D3CDA2

#A1C0D3

#B4A1D3

Tetradic

#D3CDA2

#A1D3B4

#A1A7D3

#D3A1C0

Monochromatic

#958C46

#BAB16D

#D3CDA2

#EBE9D5

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#D3CDA2

#A7D3A1

#A1A7D3

#CDA1D3

Compound

#D3CDA2

#C0D3A1

#A1A7D3

#B4A1D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD7B4

#E2DFC9

#EDECE1

Darker

#BDB46D

#8F853E

#544E23

Saturation

#C2C0B3

#D3CDA1

#E9DE8B

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CDA2

#D5CCA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CDA2

#CECEA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CDA2

#D6C7CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sawgrass Cottage 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

#DEC695

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CDA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCBB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8188BC

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: #D3CDA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CDA2;

CSS Variable

--color-sawgrass-cottage: #D3CDA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sawgrass-cottage': '#D3CDA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CDA2] text-[#D3CDA2]

SCSS

$sawgrass-cottage: #D3CDA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CDA2?

#D3CDA2 is Sawgrass Cottage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CDA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sawgrass Cottage?

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

What colors pair well with Sawgrass Cottage?

Sawgrass Cottage 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 Sawgrass Cottage?

You can download Sawgrass Cottage 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 Sawgrass Cottage?

The hex code is #D3CDA2. In RGB it's 211, 205, 162, and in HSL it's 53°, 36%, 73%.

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