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Ocean Pearl

#D3CFBD

RGB 211, 207, 189 · HSL 49°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 17

Ocean Pearl is #D3CFBD in HEX — rgb(211, 207, 189), hsl(49°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 17%).

Ocean Pearl pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 20%, 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#D3CFBD

RGB211, 207, 189

HSL49°, 20%, 78%

HSV49°, 10%, 83%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 17

Decimal13881277

CSS RGBrgb(211, 207, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fisherman's Net 14-25

ΔE 1.1 · #D3D1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Ancient Marble SW6162

ΔE 1.2 · #D1CCB9

Benjamin Moore

Stingray 1529

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCCBB

Dulux

Cargo River S17B1

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCCBB

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D1C0

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 1.6 · #D6CFBF

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.8 · #D5D3BF

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D2C1

Vista Paint

Pebblebrook C-223

ΔE 1.9 · #D7CFBB

Behr

Cavern Echo BXC-04

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCDBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Pebblebrook 224

ΔE 2 · #D8D0BC

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #DAD3C0

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 2.2 · #D7CFBA

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D3CFBD

#BCC0D2

Analogous

#D2C3BC

#D3CFBD

#CBD2BC

Triadic

#D3CFBD

#BCD2CE

#CEBCD2

Split-Complementary

#D3CFBD

#BCCBD2

#C3BCD2

Tetradic

#D3CFBD

#BCD2C3

#BCC0D2

#D2BCCB

Monochromatic

#938A62

#B4AD8E

#D3CFBD

#F1EFEA

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D3CFBD

#C0D2BC

#BCC0D2

#CEBCD2

Compound

#D3CFBD

#CBD2BC

#BCC0D2

#C3BCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD8C9

#E3E1D8

#EEEDE9

Darker

#B3AC8B

#857D55

#4E4931

Saturation

#CAC9C4

#D2CEBC

#E9DCA5

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CFBD

#D3CFBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CFBD

#D0D0BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CFBD

#D4CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ocean Pearl 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

#DEC8A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CFBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCDCD

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.

#949BBF

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: #D3CFBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CFBD;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean-pearl: #D3CFBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean-pearl': '#D3CFBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CFBD] text-[#D3CFBD]

SCSS

$ocean-pearl: #D3CFBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CFBD?

#D3CFBD is Ocean Pearl, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CFBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean Pearl?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean Pearl?

Ocean Pearl 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 Ocean Pearl?

You can download Ocean Pearl 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 Ocean Pearl?

The hex code is #D3CFBD. In RGB it's 211, 207, 189, and in HSL it's 49°, 20%, 78%.

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