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Clay Beige

#D5D1C3

RGB 213, 209, 195 · HSL 47°, 18%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 16

Clay Beige is #D5D1C3 in HEX — rgb(213, 209, 195), hsl(47°, 18%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 16%).

Clay Beige pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 18%, 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#D5D1C3

RGB213, 209, 195

HSL47°, 18%, 80%

HSV47°, 8%, 84%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 16

Decimal14012867

CSS RGBrgb(213, 209, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 18%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Penthouse CSP-35

ΔE 0.5 · #D5D1C4

Behr

Understated BNC-02

ΔE 0.6 · #D4D1C4

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 0.8 · #D7D2C5

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Landing DE6241

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CFC1

Dulux

Beige Delight SN3H7

ΔE 1.4 · #D5CFBF

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 1.4 · #D5D3C3

Sherwin-Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169

ΔE 1.4 · #D1CDBF

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #D0CEC1

Vista Paint

Desert Palm K-950

ΔE 1.5 · #D8D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.7 · #CFCEC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D6C7

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D1C0

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D5D1C3

#C3C7D5

Analogous

#D5C8C3

#D5D1C3

#D0D5C3

Triadic

#D5D1C3

#C3D5D1

#D1C3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D1C3

#C3D0D5

#C8C3D5

Tetradic

#D5D1C3

#C3D5C8

#C3C7D5

#D5C3D0

Monochromatic

#968D69

#B6AF96

#D5D1C3

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D5D1C3

#C7D5C3

#C3C7D5

#D1C3D5

Compound

#D5D1C3

#D0D5C3

#C3C7D5

#C8C3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEDACF

#E5E3DC

#EFEEEB

Darker

#B5AD92

#867D5A

#4F4934

Saturation

#CFCEC9

#D5D1C3

#EADDAE

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D1C3

#D5D1C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D1C3

#D2D2C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D1C3

#D6CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clay Beige 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

#DFC9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D1C3

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.

#99A2C2

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: #D5D1C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D1C3;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-beige: #D5D1C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-beige': '#D5D1C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D1C3] text-[#D5D1C3]

SCSS

$clay-beige: #D5D1C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D1C3?

#D5D1C3 is Clay Beige, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D1C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Beige?

Clay Beige 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 Clay Beige?

You can download Clay Beige 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 Clay Beige?

The hex code is #D5D1C3. In RGB it's 213, 209, 195, and in HSL it's 47°, 18%, 80%.

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