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Elise

#D3D4B6

RGB 211, 212, 182 · HSL 62°, 26%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 14, 17

Elise is #D3D4B6 in HEX — rgb(211, 212, 182), hsl(62°, 26%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 17%).

Elise pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 26%, 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#D3D4B6

RGB211, 212, 182

HSL62°, 26%, 77%

HSV62°, 14%, 83%

CMYK0, 0, 14, 17

Decimal13882550

CSS RGBrgb(211, 212, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 26%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Elise C-1387

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Home Body 406

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD2B4

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD2B5

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 1.8 · #D0D3B2

Dulux

Ghostly Green S17D1

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D6B8

Benjamin Moore

Spa AF-435

ΔE 1.9 · #D6D4B9

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 1.9 · #D5D8BC

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.1 · #D5D1B2

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D3B0

Valspar

Lunar Tide 6006-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #DBD9BE

Sherwin-Williams

Honeydew SW6428

ΔE 3.2 · #DBDDBD

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.8 · #DBDAB6

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 3.9 · #D6DBB7

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.9 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D3D4B6

#B6B5D4

Analogous

#D4C5B5

#D3D4B6

#C3D4B5

Triadic

#D3D4B6

#B5D3D4

#D4B5D3

Split-Complementary

#D3D4B6

#B5C3D4

#C5B5D4

Tetradic

#D3D4B6

#B5D4C5

#B6B5D4

#D4B5C3

Monochromatic

#959759

#B6B785

#D3D4B6

#F0F0E5

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#D3D4B6

#B5D4B6

#B6B5D4

#D4B5D3

Compound

#D3D4B6

#C3D4B5

#B6B5D4

#C5B5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DBDCC4

#E3E4D4

#EEEEE7

Darker

#B6B882

#898B4D

#50522C

Saturation

#C9C9C0

#D3D4B5

#E7E99F

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D4B6

#D8D1B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D4B6

#D4D4BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D4B6

#D5D0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elise 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

#DECCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D4B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBD1C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#9291BD

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: #D3D4B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D4B6;

CSS Variable

--color-elise: #D3D4B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elise': '#D3D4B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D4B6] text-[#D3D4B6]

SCSS

$elise: #D3D4B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D4B6?

#D3D4B6 is Elise, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3D4B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elise?

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

What colors pair well with Elise?

Elise 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 Elise?

You can download Elise 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 Elise?

The hex code is #D3D4B6. In RGB it's 211, 212, 182, and in HSL it's 62°, 26%, 77%.

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