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Spring

#D4C382

RGB 212, 195, 130 · HSL 48°, 49%, 67% · CMYK 0, 8, 39, 17

Spring is #D4C382 in HEX — rgb(212, 195, 130), hsl(48°, 49%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 39%, 17%).

Spring pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 49%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D4C382

RGB212, 195, 130

HSL48°, 49%, 67%

HSV48°, 39%, 83%

CMYK0, 8, 39, 17

Decimal13943682

CSS RGBrgb(212, 195, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 49%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2150-40

Exact match

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #D4C081

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 2.7 · #D2C785

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 2.8 · #D6BF80

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 3.2 · #D2C680

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 3.7 · #DFC686

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 4.3 · #DCC182

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.5 · #D3BD76

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 4.5 · #D2C880

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.1 · #C8BD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 5.9 · #E8D08E

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 6.1 · #D2BA83

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 7 · #E9D095

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 8.4 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D4C382

#8292D4

Analogous

#D49A82

#D4C382

#BBD482

Triadic

#D4C382

#82D4C4

#C482D4

Split-Complementary

#D4C382

#82BBD4

#9A82D4

Tetradic

#D4C382

#82D49A

#8292D4

#D482BB

Monochromatic

#8D7A30

#C1A949

#D4C382

#E8DFBB

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#D4C382

#92D482

#8292D4

#C482D4

Compound

#D4C382

#BBD482

#8292D4

#9A82D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDCF9B

#E2D9B7

#ECE8D7

Darker

#C6AD4C

#917C2B

#554918

Saturation

#B7B29E

#D4C482

#EAD06C

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C382

#D2C483

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C382

#C6C68D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C382

#D7BBC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring 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

#DEBF7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C382

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC4A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#6476BF

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: #D4C382;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C382;

CSS Variable

--color-spring: #D4C382;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring': '#D4C382' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C382] text-[#D4C382]

SCSS

$spring: #D4C382;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C382?

#D4C382 is Spring, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C382 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Spring?

Spring 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 Spring?

You can download Spring 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 Spring?

The hex code is #D4C382. In RGB it's 212, 195, 130, and in HSL it's 48°, 49%, 67%.

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