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Sea

#D5D0C4

RGB 213, 208, 196 · HSL 42°, 17%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 16

Sea is #D5D0C4 in HEX — rgb(213, 208, 196), hsl(42°, 17%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 16%).

Sea pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 17%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D5D0C4

RGB213, 208, 196

HSL42°, 17%, 80%

HSV42°, 8%, 84%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 16

Decimal14012612

CSS RGBrgb(213, 208, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 17%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sea CSP-95

Exact match

Behr

Clay Beige UL190-10

ΔE 0.4 · #D4D0C4

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D0C5

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D2C5

Vista Paint

Power Lunch C-571

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D2C7

Sherwin-Williams

Gossamer Veil SW9165

ΔE 1.2 · #D3CEC4

Dulux

Feather Soft SN3A1

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D2C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D1C7

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.6 · #DAD2C7

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

ΔE 1.6 · #DAD4C8

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD1C6

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.1 · #CFCEC0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D5D0C4

#C3C9D5

Analogous

#D5C7C3

#D5D0C4

#D1D5C3

Triadic

#D5D0C4

#C3D5CF

#CFC3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D0C4

#C3D1D5

#C7C3D5

Tetradic

#D5D0C4

#C3D5C7

#C3C9D5

#D5C3D1

Monochromatic

#95886A

#B5AC97

#D5D0C4

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D5D0C4

#C9D5C3

#C3C9D5

#CFC3D5

Compound

#D5D0C4

#D1D5C3

#C3C9D5

#C7C3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDD9CF

#E5E2DC

#EFEEEB

Darker

#B4AA93

#85795B

#4E4635

Saturation

#CFCDC9

#D5CFC3

#EAD8AE

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D0C4

#D4D1C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D0C4

#D1D1C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D0C4

#D6CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sea 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

#DFC9AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D0C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCED2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#99A5C2

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D5D0C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D0C4;

CSS Variable

--color-sea: #D5D0C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea': '#D5D0C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D0C4] text-[#D5D0C4]

SCSS

$sea: #D5D0C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D0C4?

#D5D0C4 is Sea, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D0C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea?

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

What colors pair well with Sea?

Sea 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 Sea?

You can download Sea 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 Sea?

The hex code is #D5D0C4. In RGB it's 213, 208, 196, and in HSL it's 42°, 17%, 80%.

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