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Welcome Walkway

#D4C6A7

RGB 212, 198, 167 · HSL 41°, 34%, 74% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 17

Welcome Walkway is #D4C6A7 in HEX — rgb(212, 198, 167), hsl(41°, 34%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 17%).

Welcome Walkway pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 34%, 74%. 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#D4C6A7
RGB212, 198, 167
HSL41°, 34%, 74%
HSV41°, 21%, 83%
CMYK0, 7, 21, 17
Decimal13944487
CSS RGBrgb(212, 198, 167)
CSS HSLhsl(41, 34%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Garden Country C-278

ΔE 0.7 · #D4C5A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Knit Cardigan 329

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C8A8

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C8A9

Benjamin Moore

Williamsburg CW-25

ΔE 1.3 · #D3C8A9

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D8CBAD

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C5A9

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2 · #D1C2A6

Behr

Almond Butter MQ2-23

ΔE 2.3 · #D6C3A6

Sherwin-Williams

Believable Buff SW6120

ΔE 2.5 · #DBC7A8

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.8 · #DDCDAE

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.9 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.8 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 5.1 · #D5D1B2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 6.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4C6A7
#A6B4D3

Analogous

#D3AEA6
#D4C6A7
#CBD3A6

Triadic

#D4C6A7
#A6D3C5
#C5A6D3

Split-Complementary

#D4C6A7
#A6CBD3
#AEA6D3

Tetradic

#D4C6A7
#A6D3AE
#A6B4D3
#D3A6CB

Monochromatic

#967E4A
#BAA373
#D4C6A7
#ECE6D9
#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#D4C6A7
#B4D3A6
#A6B4D3
#C5A6D3

Compound

#D4C6A7
#CBD3A6
#A6B4D3
#AEA6D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD1B8
#E3DBCC
#EDEAE2

Darker

#BCA572
#8F7641
#544525

Saturation

#C3BFB6
#D3C5A6
#E9CD90

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)

Aa

vs White

1.69:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C6A7
#D0C8A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C6A7
#C8C8AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C6A7
#D6C2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Welcome Walkway 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

#DEC198

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C6A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC6BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8596BC

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

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: #D4C6A7;
CSS — background 
background-color: #D4C6A7;
CSS Variable 
--color-welcome-walkway: #D4C6A7;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'welcome-walkway': '#D4C6A7' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#D4C6A7] text-[#D4C6A7]
SCSS 
$welcome-walkway: #D4C6A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C6A7?

#D4C6A7 is Welcome Walkway, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C6A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Welcome Walkway?

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

What colors pair well with Welcome Walkway?

Welcome Walkway 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 Welcome Walkway?

You can download Welcome Walkway 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 Welcome Walkway?

The hex code is #D4C6A7. In RGB it's 212, 198, 167, and in HSL it's 41°, 34%, 74%.

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