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Barest Hush

#D5D3C7

RGB 213, 211, 199 · HSL 51°, 14%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 16

Barest Hush is #D5D3C7 in HEX — rgb(213, 211, 199), hsl(51°, 14%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 16%).

Barest Hush pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 14%, 81%. 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#D5D3C7

RGB213, 211, 199

HSL51°, 14%, 81%

HSV51°, 7%, 84%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 16

Decimal14013383

CSS RGBrgb(213, 211, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 14%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Power Lunch C-571

ΔE 0.7 · #D5D2C7

Valspar

Tea Stain 6001-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #D7D5C9

Behr

Understated BNC-02

ΔE 0.9 · #D4D1C4

Benjamin Moore

Penthouse CSP-35

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D1C4

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D2C5

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D1C6

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D0C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.3 · #D4D1C7

Dulux

Feather Soft SN3A1

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D2C8

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 1.5 · #D1D3C7

PPG

Frivolous Folly 1128-2

ΔE 2 · #CFD2C7

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.2 · #CFCEC0

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.3 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.4 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D5D3C7

#C8CAD5

Analogous

#D5CDC8

#D5D3C7

#D1D5C8

Triadic

#D5D3C7

#C8D5D3

#D3C8D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D3C7

#C8D1D5

#CDC8D5

Tetradic

#D5D3C7

#C8D5CD

#C8CAD5

#D5C8D1

Monochromatic

#948E71

#B4B19C

#D5D3C7

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D5D3C7

#CAD5C8

#C8CAD5

#D3C8D5

Compound

#D5D3C7

#D1D5C8

#C8CAD5

#CDC8D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEDCD3

#E5E4DE

#F0EFEC

Darker

#B2AE98

#837E60

#4D4A37

Saturation

#D1D0CD

#D5D3C8

#EAE2B3

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D3C7

#D6D3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D3C7

#D3D3C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D3C7

#D6D1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Barest 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

#DFCBB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D3C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD0D5

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.

#9CA2C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D5D3C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D3C7;

CSS Variable

--color-barest-hush: #D5D3C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barest-hush': '#D5D3C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D3C7] text-[#D5D3C7]

SCSS

$barest-hush: #D5D3C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D3C7?

#D5D3C7 is Barest Hush, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D3C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barest Hush?

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

What colors pair well with Barest Hush?

Barest 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 Barest Hush?

You can download Barest 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 Barest Hush?

The hex code is #D5D3C7. In RGB it's 213, 211, 199, and in HSL it's 51°, 14%, 81%.

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