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Celery Stick

#D5D8B0

RGB 213, 216, 176 · HSL 64°, 34%, 77% · CMYK 1, 0, 19, 15

Celery Stick is #D5D8B0 in HEX — rgb(213, 216, 176), hsl(64°, 34%, 77%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 19%, 15%).

Celery Stick pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 34%, 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#D5D8B0

RGB213, 216, 176

HSL64°, 34%, 77%

HSV64°, 19%, 85%

CMYK1, 0, 19, 15

Decimal14014640

CSS RGBrgb(213, 216, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 34%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

Exact match

Dulux

Green Mesh S18E2

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D6AD

Vista Paint

Clean Air C-782

ΔE 1.8 · #D8DDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Clean Air 783

ΔE 1.9 · #D8DDB6

PPG

April Showers 1118-2

ΔE 2.1 · #DADEB5

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Martini DE5562

ΔE 2.3 · #CED2AB

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 2.5 · #D6DBB7

Behr

Windmill S350-2

ΔE 2.7 · #D6DEB7

Benjamin Moore

Warren 527

ΔE 2.7 · #D8DBAE

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 2.8 · #DBDAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.1 · #DCE1B8

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

ΔE 3.2 · #D9D5AA

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D2D1AD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#D5D8B0

#B3B0D8

Analogous

#D8C7B0

#D5D8B0

#C2D8B0

Triadic

#D5D8B0

#B0D6D8

#D8B0D6

Split-Complementary

#D5D8B0

#B0C2D8

#C7B0D8

Tetradic

#D5D8B0

#B0D8C7

#B3B0D8

#D8B0C2

Monochromatic

#9BA14F

#BBBF7D

#D5D8B0

#F1F2E4

#F6F7EE

Rectangle

#D5D8B0

#B0D8B3

#B3B0D8

#D8B0D6

Compound

#D5D8B0

#C2D8B0

#B3B0D8

#C7B0D8

Variations

Lighter

#DEE0C0

#E5E6D2

#EFEFE6

Darker

#BBC07A

#8F9444

#545726

Saturation

#CACABE

#D6D8B0

#E6EC9D

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D8B0

#DCD4B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D8B0

#D7D7B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D8B0

#D8D2D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Celery Stick 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

#DFCF9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D8B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD4C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#918DC0

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: #D5D8B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D8B0;

CSS Variable

--color-celery-stick: #D5D8B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celery-stick': '#D5D8B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D8B0] text-[#D5D8B0]

SCSS

$celery-stick: #D5D8B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D8B0?

#D5D8B0 is Celery Stick, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D8B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celery Stick?

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

What colors pair well with Celery Stick?

Celery Stick 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 Celery Stick?

You can download Celery Stick 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 Celery Stick?

The hex code is #D5D8B0. In RGB it's 213, 216, 176, and in HSL it's 64°, 34%, 77%.

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