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Aloof Lama

#D6C5A0

RGB 214, 197, 160 · HSL 41°, 40%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 16

Aloof Lama is #D6C5A0 in HEX — rgb(214, 197, 160), hsl(41°, 40%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 16%).

Aloof Lama pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 40%, 73%. 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#D6C5A0

RGB214, 197, 160

HSL41°, 40%, 73%

HSV41°, 25%, 84%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 16

Decimal14075296

CSS RGBrgb(214, 197, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 40%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Lake C-315

ΔE 0.7 · #D6C6A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 0.7 · #D8C7A2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1 · #D6C39E

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.5 · #DBC8A2

PPG

Golden Ecru 1095-4

ΔE 1.7 · #D8C39F

Behr

White Oak HDC-NT-02

ΔE 1.7 · #D6C49C

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1046 · CC-150

ΔE 1.8 · #D4C19E

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #D4C19F

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2.3 · #DACBA7

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.4 · #DDCAA7

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.7 · #D9CCA6

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.8 · #E1C9A1

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CDC196

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.2 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D6C5A0

#9FB0D6

Analogous

#D6A99F

#D6C5A0

#CCD69F

Triadic

#D6C5A0

#9FD6C4

#C49FD6

Split-Complementary

#D6C5A0

#9FCCD6

#A99FD6

Tetradic

#D6C5A0

#9FD6A9

#9FB0D6

#D69FCC

Monochromatic

#9A7E42

#BFA469

#D6C5A0

#EDE5D4

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D6C5A0

#B0D69F

#9FB0D6

#C49FD6

Compound

#D6C5A0

#CCD69F

#9FB0D6

#A99FD6

Variations

Lighter

#DED0B2

#E4DBC8

#EEE9E0

Darker

#C1A568

#937739

#574620

Saturation

#C2BDB2

#D6C49F

#EACC8A

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C5A0

#D1C8A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C5A0

#C8C8A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C5A0

#D8C0C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aloof Lama 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

#E0C093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C5A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC5B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7D92BF

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: #D6C5A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C5A0;

CSS Variable

--color-aloof-lama: #D6C5A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aloof-lama': '#D6C5A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C5A0] text-[#D6C5A0]

SCSS

$aloof-lama: #D6C5A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C5A0?

#D6C5A0 is Aloof Lama, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C5A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aloof Lama?

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

What colors pair well with Aloof Lama?

Aloof Lama 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 Aloof Lama?

You can download Aloof Lama 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 Aloof Lama?

The hex code is #D6C5A0. In RGB it's 214, 197, 160, and in HSL it's 41°, 40%, 73%.

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