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Hush

#D5CAB0

RGB 213, 202, 176 · HSL 42°, 31%, 76% · CMYK 0, 5, 17, 16

Hush is #D5CAB0 in HEX — rgb(213, 202, 176), hsl(42°, 31%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 16%).

Hush pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 31%, 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#D5CAB0

RGB213, 202, 176

HSL42°, 31%, 76%

HSV42°, 17%, 84%

CMYK0, 5, 17, 16

Decimal14011056

CSS RGBrgb(213, 202, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 31%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hush AF-95

Exact match

Behr

Prairie House PPU9-12

ΔE 0.9 · #D2C8AE

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.2 · #D9CDB3

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 1.7 · #D2C6AE

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.7 · #D9CDB5

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.8 · #DACBB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Reseda 349

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C7B0

Sherwin-Williams

Softer Tan SW6141

ΔE 2.2 · #DACAB2

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.6 · #DCD0B8

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 2.6 · #D0C7A9

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 3.1 · #CFC3AD

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D5CAB0

#AFBAD5

Analogous

#D5B6AF

#D5CAB0

#CDD5AF

Triadic

#D5CAB0

#AFD5C9

#C9AFD5

Split-Complementary

#D5CAB0

#AFCDD5

#B6AFD5

Tetradic

#D5CAB0

#AFD5B6

#AFBAD5

#D5AFCD

Monochromatic

#9A8451

#BAA87D

#D5CAB0

#EFEBE1

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D5CAB0

#BAD5AF

#AFBAD5

#C9AFD5

Compound

#D5CAB0

#CDD5AF

#AFBAD5

#B6AFD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDD4BF

#E4DED1

#EEEBE5

Darker

#BCA87B

#8F7946

#544728

Saturation

#C7C4BC

#D5C9AF

#EAD29A

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CAB0

#D2CCB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CAB0

#CCCCB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CAB0

#D6C6C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hush 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

#DFC49F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CAB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC9C3

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.

#8D9BBD

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: #D5CAB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CAB0;

CSS Variable

--color-hush: #D5CAB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hush': '#D5CAB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CAB0] text-[#D5CAB0]

SCSS

$hush: #D5CAB0;

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#D7CDB7 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CAB0?

#D5CAB0 is Hush, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CAB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hush?

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

What colors pair well with Hush?

Hush 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 Hush?

You can download Hush 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 Hush?

The hex code is #D5CAB0. In RGB it's 213, 202, 176, and in HSL it's 42°, 31%, 76%.

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