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Muslin

#D3D1C4

RGB 211, 209, 196 · HSL 52°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 17

Muslin is #D3D1C4 in HEX — rgb(211, 209, 196), hsl(52°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 17%).

Muslin pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 15%, 80%. 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#D3D1C4

RGB211, 209, 196

HSL52°, 15%, 80%

HSV52°, 7%, 83%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 17

Decimal13881796

CSS RGBrgb(211, 209, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Understated BNC-02

ΔE 0.4 · #D4D1C4

Benjamin Moore

Penthouse CSP-35

ΔE 0.8 · #D5D1C4

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Landing DE6241

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CFC1

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CEC1

Vista Paint

Power Lunch C-571

ΔE 1.2 · #D5D2C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCEC0

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D1C6

Dulux

Serena S18B1

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D0C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D1C7

Sherwin-Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CDBF

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 1.7 · #D5D3C3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3 · #C9CABD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D3D1C4

#C4C6D4

Analogous

#D4CAC4

#D3D1C4

#CED4C4

Triadic

#D3D1C4

#C4D4D2

#D2C4D4

Split-Complementary

#D3D1C4

#C4CED4

#CAC4D4

Tetradic

#D3D1C4

#C4D4CA

#C4C6D4

#D4C4CE

Monochromatic

#938E6C

#B3B098

#D3D1C4

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#D3D1C4

#C6D4C4

#C4C6D4

#D2C4D4

Compound

#D3D1C4

#CED4C4

#C4C6D4

#CAC4D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCDBD0

#E4E3DC

#EFEFEB

Darker

#B2AE95

#837E5E

#4D4A36

Saturation

#CECECA

#D4D2C4

#E9E2AF

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D1C4

#D4D1C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D1C4

#D1D1C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D1C4

#D4CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Muslin 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

#DEC9AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D1C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCED2

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.

#999EC2

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: #D3D1C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D1C4;

CSS Variable

--color-muslin: #D3D1C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muslin': '#D3D1C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D1C4] text-[#D3D1C4]

SCSS

$muslin: #D3D1C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D1C4?

#D3D1C4 is Muslin, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3D1C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muslin?

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

What colors pair well with Muslin?

Muslin 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 Muslin?

You can download Muslin 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 Muslin?

The hex code is #D3D1C4. In RGB it's 211, 209, 196, and in HSL it's 52°, 15%, 80%.

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