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Turnstone

#D3CFBF

RGB 211, 207, 191 · HSL 48°, 19%, 79% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 17

Turnstone is #D3CFBF in HEX — rgb(211, 207, 191), hsl(48°, 19%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 17%).

Turnstone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 19%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D3CFBF

RGB211, 207, 191

HSL48°, 19%, 79%

HSV48°, 9%, 83%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 17

Decimal13881279

CSS RGBrgb(211, 207, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 19%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beige Delight SN3H7

ΔE 0.8 · #D5CFBF

Benjamin Moore

Skipping CSP-155

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D0C0

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 0.9 · #D4CEBF

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D1C0

Sherwin-Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169

ΔE 1.2 · #D1CDBF

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 1.5 · #D5D3C3

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.6 · #CFCEC0

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #D0CEC1

Behr

Understated BNC-02

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D1C4

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2 · #D7D2C5

Vista Paint

Plymouth Beige C-1419

ΔE 2 · #D7CEBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 2.3 · #D2CABC

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.5 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #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

#D3CFBF

#BFC3D4

Analogous

#D4C5BF

#D3CFBF

#CED4BF

Triadic

#D3CFBF

#BFD4D0

#D0BFD4

Split-Complementary

#D3CFBF

#BFCED4

#C5BFD4

Tetradic

#D3CFBF

#BFD4C5

#BFC3D4

#D4BFCE

Monochromatic

#958B65

#B5AE92

#D3CFBF

#F3F1ED

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D3CFBF

#C3D4BF

#BFC3D4

#D0BFD4

Compound

#D3CFBF

#CED4BF

#BFC3D4

#C5BFD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCD9CC

#E4E2DA

#EFEEEA

Darker

#B4AC8E

#867D58

#4F4932

Saturation

#CDCBC6

#D4D0BF

#E9DDAA

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

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CFBF

#D3CFC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CFBF

#D0D0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CFBF

#D4CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Turnstone 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

#DEC8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CFBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCDCF

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#969FC0

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: #D3CFBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CFBF;

CSS Variable

--color-turnstone: #D3CFBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turnstone': '#D3CFBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CFBF] text-[#D3CFBF]

SCSS

$turnstone: #D3CFBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CFBF?

#D3CFBF is Turnstone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CFBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turnstone?

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

What colors pair well with Turnstone?

Turnstone 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 Turnstone?

You can download Turnstone 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 Turnstone?

The hex code is #D3CFBF. In RGB it's 211, 207, 191, and in HSL it's 48°, 19%, 79%.

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