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Only Oatmeal

#D4CDB5

RGB 212, 205, 181 · HSL 46°, 26%, 77% · CMYK 0, 3, 15, 17

Only Oatmeal is #D4CDB5 in HEX — rgb(212, 205, 181), hsl(46°, 26%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 17%).

Only Oatmeal pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#D4CDB5

RGB212, 205, 181

HSL46°, 26%, 77%

HSV46°, 15%, 83%

CMYK0, 3, 15, 17

Decimal13946293

CSS RGBrgb(212, 205, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 26%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Only Oatmeal 1112-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 0.4 · #D3CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CDB6

Dulux

Pistachio Tang S16C1

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D1B8

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D2CEB4

Benjamin Moore

Natural 966 · CC-90

ΔE 1.7 · #D8CEB8

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 1.8 · #D7CFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 2.1 · #DBD0B9

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.4 · #DCD0B8

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 2.7 · #CFCFB6

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2.9 · #D2C6AE

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.1 · #CBC6B1

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3.5 · #DECFB9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D4CDB5

#B5BCD4

Analogous

#D4BDB5

#D4CDB5

#CBD4B5

Triadic

#D4CDB5

#B5D4CC

#CCB5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4CDB5

#B5CBD4

#BDB5D4

Tetradic

#D4CDB5

#B5D4BD

#B5BCD4

#D4B5CB

Monochromatic

#978859

#B7AC85

#D4CDB5

#F0EDE5

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D4CDB5

#BCD4B5

#B5BCD4

#CCB5D4

Compound

#D4CDB5

#CBD4B5

#B5BCD4

#BDB5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCD7C4

#E4E0D4

#EEECE7

Darker

#B8AB82

#8B7C4D

#52492C

Saturation

#C9C7C0

#D4CCB5

#E9D89F

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CDB5

#D3CDB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CDB5

#CECEB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CDB5

#D5CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Only Oatmeal 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

#DEC6A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CDB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCBC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#919BBD

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: #D4CDB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CDB5;

CSS Variable

--color-only-oatmeal: #D4CDB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'only-oatmeal': '#D4CDB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CDB5] text-[#D4CDB5]

SCSS

$only-oatmeal: #D4CDB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CDB5?

#D4CDB5 is Only Oatmeal, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4CDB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Only Oatmeal?

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

What colors pair well with Only Oatmeal?

Only Oatmeal 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 Only Oatmeal?

You can download Only Oatmeal 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 Only Oatmeal?

The hex code is #D4CDB5. In RGB it's 212, 205, 181, and in HSL it's 46°, 26%, 77%.

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