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Pale Ivy

#D4CFB2

RGB 212, 207, 178 · HSL 51°, 28%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 16, 17

Pale Ivy is #D4CFB2 in HEX — rgb(212, 207, 178), hsl(51°, 28%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 17%).

Pale Ivy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 28%, 76%. 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#D4CFB2

RGB212, 207, 178

HSL51°, 28%, 76%

HSV51°, 16%, 83%

CMYK0, 2, 16, 17

Decimal13946802

CSS RGBrgb(212, 207, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 28%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Ivy MQ6-55

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CCAF

Benjamin Moore

Abingdon HC-99

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CFB2

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 1.2 · #D5D1B2

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CEB4

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.8 · #D2CFB5

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC8AA

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 3 · #D8D7B9

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3 · #CDCDB4

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 3.7 · #D0D3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 4.1 · #D5D8BC

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 4.3 · #D7CFBA

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.5 · #DDCDAE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 7.4 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D4CFB2

#B1B6D3

Analogous

#D3BDB1

#D4CFB2

#C7D3B1

Triadic

#D4CFB2

#B1D3CE

#CEB1D3

Split-Complementary

#D4CFB2

#B1C7D3

#BDB1D3

Tetradic

#D4CFB2

#B1D3BD

#B1B6D3

#D3B1C7

Monochromatic

#968C54

#B7AF80

#D4CFB2

#EEEDE2

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#D4CFB2

#B6D3B1

#B1B6D3

#CEB1D3

Compound

#D4CFB2

#C7D3B1

#B1B6D3

#BDB1D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD8C0

#E3E0D2

#EEEDE5

Darker

#B8B07E

#8B824A

#524C2A

Saturation

#C7C5BD

#D3CEB1

#E9DD9B

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CFB2

#D5CEB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CFB2

#D0D0B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CFB2

#D6CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Ivy 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

#DEC8A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCDC5

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.

#8E95BB

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: #D4CFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-ivy: #D4CFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-ivy': '#D4CFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CFB2] text-[#D4CFB2]

SCSS

$pale-ivy: #D4CFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CFB2?

#D4CFB2 is Pale Ivy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4CFB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Ivy?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Ivy?

Pale Ivy 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 Pale Ivy?

You can download Pale Ivy 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 Pale Ivy?

The hex code is #D4CFB2. In RGB it's 212, 207, 178, and in HSL it's 51°, 28%, 76%.

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