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Montezuma

#D3CDB5

RGB 211, 205, 181 · HSL 48°, 25%, 77% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 17

Montezuma is #D3CDB5 in HEX — rgb(211, 205, 181), hsl(48°, 25%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 17%).

Montezuma pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 25%, 77%. 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#D3CDB5

RGB211, 205, 181

HSL48°, 25%, 77%

HSV48°, 14%, 83%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 17

Decimal13880757

CSS RGBrgb(211, 205, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 25%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

Exact match

PPG

Only Oatmeal 1112-3

ΔE 0.4 · #D4CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 0.7 · #D2CDB6

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D2CEB4

Benjamin Moore

Moon 1516

ΔE 1.5 · #CECBB3

Dulux

Pistachio Tang S16C1

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D1B8

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 2 · #D7CFBA

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 2.4 · #CFCFB6

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCDB4

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.8 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3 · #CBC6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 3.1 · #D2C6AE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.7 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 3.8 · #E0D5BE

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.4 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#D3CDB5

#B6BCD3

Analogous

#D3BEB6

#D3CDB5

#CAD3B6

Triadic

#D3CDB5

#B6D3CD

#CDB6D3

Split-Complementary

#D3CDB5

#B6CAD3

#BEB6D3

Tetradic

#D3CDB5

#B6D3BE

#B6BCD3

#D3B6CA

Monochromatic

#968A5A

#B6AD86

#D3CDB5

#F0EEE6

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#D3CDB5

#BCD3B6

#B6BCD3

#CDB6D3

Compound

#D3CDB5

#CAD3B6

#B6BCD3

#BEB6D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD7C4

#E3E0D4

#EEEDE7

Darker

#B7AD83

#8A7E4E

#514A2D

Saturation

#C9C7C0

#D3CDB6

#E9DAA0

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CDB5

#D3CDB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CDB5

#CECEB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CDB5

#D5CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Montezuma 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

#DEC6A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CDB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCBC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#919ABD

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: #D3CDB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CDB5;

CSS Variable

--color-montezuma: #D3CDB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'montezuma': '#D3CDB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CDB5] text-[#D3CDB5]

SCSS

$montezuma: #D3CDB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CDB5?

#D3CDB5 is Montezuma, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CDB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Montezuma?

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

What colors pair well with Montezuma?

Montezuma 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 Montezuma?

You can download Montezuma 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 Montezuma?

The hex code is #D3CDB5. In RGB it's 211, 205, 181, and in HSL it's 48°, 25%, 77%.

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