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Sanctuary

#D4C9A6

RGB 212, 201, 166 · HSL 46°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 22, 17

Sanctuary is #D4C9A6 in HEX — rgb(212, 201, 166), hsl(46°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 22%, 17%).

Sanctuary pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 35%, 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#D4C9A6

RGB212, 201, 166

HSL46°, 35%, 74%

HSV46°, 22%, 83%

CMYK0, 5, 22, 17

Decimal13945254

CSS RGBrgb(212, 201, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sanctuary 1026-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Butter CC-260

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C9A7

Vista Paint

Knit Cardigan C-328

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Gabriel's Light 322

ΔE 1.8 · #DACCA8

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.9 · #CFC7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2 · #DACBA7

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 2 · #D1CBA7

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CEAB

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #DACEA6

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDAE

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDA6

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D5D1B2

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D2D1AD

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.5 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.1 · #D0C092

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D4C9A6

#A5B0D4

Analogous

#D4B2A5

#D4C9A6

#C8D4A5

Triadic

#D4C9A6

#A5D4C9

#C9A5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4C9A6

#A5C8D4

#B2A5D4

Tetradic

#D4C9A6

#A5D4B2

#A5B0D4

#D4A5C8

Monochromatic

#978549

#BBAA72

#D4C9A6

#EDE8D9

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#D4C9A6

#B0D4A5

#A5B0D4

#C9A5D4

Compound

#D4C9A6

#C8D4A5

#A5B0D4

#B2A5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDD4B7

#E3DECB

#EDEBE2

Darker

#BDAB71

#907D40

#554924

Saturation

#C4C0B6

#D4C9A5

#E9D590

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C9A6

#D2CAA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C9A6

#CBCBAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C9A6

#D6C4C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sanctuary 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

#DEC398

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C9A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC8BC

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.

#8491BD

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: #D4C9A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C9A6;

CSS Variable

--color-sanctuary: #D4C9A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sanctuary': '#D4C9A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C9A6] text-[#D4C9A6]

SCSS

$sanctuary: #D4C9A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C9A6?

#D4C9A6 is Sanctuary, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C9A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sanctuary?

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

What colors pair well with Sanctuary?

Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?

You can download Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary?

The hex code is #D4C9A6. In RGB it's 212, 201, 166, and in HSL it's 46°, 35%, 74%.

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