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Sweet

#D5D4C4

RGB 213, 212, 196 · HSL 56°, 17%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 8, 16

Sweet is #D5D4C4 in HEX — rgb(213, 212, 196), hsl(56°, 17%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 16%).

Sweet pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 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#D5D4C4

RGB213, 212, 196

HSL56°, 17%, 80%

HSV56°, 8%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 8, 16

Decimal14013636

CSS RGBrgb(213, 212, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 17%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 1500

Exact match

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 0.5 · #D5D3C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D6C7

Dunn-Edwards

Wishing Well DE6255

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D1C1

Dulux

Serena S18B1

ΔE 1.6 · #D0D0C1

Vista Paint

Poseidon's Beard C-418

ΔE 1.6 · #DAD6C7

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D1D1BF

Behr

Natural Spring QE-33

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D4C7

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D9C8

Valspar

Aspiration 5004-1A

ΔE 2 · #D3D7C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.3 · #CFCEC0

Sherwin-Williams

Liveable Green SW6176

ΔE 2.4 · #CECEBD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

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

#D5D4C4

#C3C4D5

Analogous

#D5CBC3

#D5D4C4

#CDD5C3

Triadic

#D5D4C4

#C3D5D4

#D4C3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5D4C4

#C3CDD5

#CBC3D5

Tetradic

#D5D4C4

#C3D5CB

#C3C4D5

#D5C3CD

Monochromatic

#95926A

#B5B397

#D5D4C4

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#D5D4C4

#C4D5C3

#C3C4D5

#D4C3D5

Compound

#D5D4C4

#CDD5C3

#C3C4D5

#CBC3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDDCCF

#E5E4DC

#EFEFEB

Darker

#B4B193

#85825B

#4E4C35

Saturation

#CFCEC9

#D5D4C3

#EAE6AE

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

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D4C4

#D7D3C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D4C4

#D4D4C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D4C4

#D6D2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet 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

#DFCCAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D4C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD1D2

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.

#999CC2

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: #D5D4C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D4C4;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet: #D5D4C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet': '#D5D4C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D4C4] text-[#D5D4C4]

SCSS

$sweet: #D5D4C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D4C4?

#D5D4C4 is Sweet, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D4C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?

The hex code is #D5D4C4. In RGB it's 213, 212, 196, and in HSL it's 56°, 17%, 80%.

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