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Aths Special

#D5CBB2

RGB 213, 203, 178 · HSL 43°, 29%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 16

Aths Special is #D5CBB2 in HEX — rgb(213, 203, 178), hsl(43°, 29%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 16%).

Aths Special pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 29%, 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#D5CBB2

RGB213, 203, 178

HSL43°, 29%, 77%

HSV43°, 16%, 84%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 16

Decimal14011314

CSS RGBrgb(213, 203, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 29%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hush AF-95

ΔE 0.7 · #D5CAB0

Behr

Prairie House PPU9-12

ΔE 1.2 · #D2C8AE

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.3 · #D9CDB3

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.3 · #D9CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Reseda 349

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C7B0

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 1.9 · #D2C6AE

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2 · #DACBB2

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.2 · #DCD0B8

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 2.2 · #DBD0B9

Dulux

Pistachio Tang S16C1

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D1B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3.1 · #DECFB9

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.9 · #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

#D5CBB2

#B3BDD5

Analogous

#D5BBB3

#D5CBB2

#CED5B3

Triadic

#D5CBB2

#B3D5CC

#CCB3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5CBB2

#B3CED5

#BBB3D5

Tetradic

#D5CBB2

#B3D5BB

#B3BDD5

#D5B3CE

Monochromatic

#9B8755

#BAAA82

#D5CBB2

#F1EDE5

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D5CBB2

#BDD5B3

#B3BDD5

#CCB3D5

Compound

#D5CBB2

#CED5B3

#B3BDD5

#BBB3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DED6C2

#E4E0D3

#EFECE6

Darker

#BBAA7F

#8E7B4A

#54482A

Saturation

#C9C7BF

#D5CCB3

#EAD59F

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CBB2

#D3CCB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CBB2

#CDCDB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CBB2

#D6C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aths Special 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

#DFC5A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CBB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCAC5

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.

#919DBD

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: #D5CBB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CBB2;

CSS Variable

--color-aths-special: #D5CBB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aths-special': '#D5CBB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CBB2] text-[#D5CBB2]

SCSS

$aths-special: #D5CBB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CBB2?

#D5CBB2 is Aths Special, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CBB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aths Special?

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

What colors pair well with Aths Special?

Aths Special 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 Aths Special?

You can download Aths Special 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 Aths Special?

The hex code is #D5CBB2. In RGB it's 213, 203, 178, and in HSL it's 43°, 29%, 77%.

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