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Desert Khaki

#D6CDB7

RGB 214, 205, 183 · HSL 43°, 27%, 78% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 16

Desert Khaki is #D6CDB7 in HEX — rgb(214, 205, 183), hsl(43°, 27%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 16%).

Desert Khaki pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 27%, 78%. 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#D6CDB7

RGB214, 205, 183

HSL43°, 27%, 78%

HSV43°, 14%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 16

Decimal14077367

CSS RGBrgb(214, 205, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 27%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Natural 966 · CC-90

ΔE 0.6 · #D8CEB8

Vista Paint

Velum Smoke C-341

ΔE 0.7 · #D5CDB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Velum Smoke 342

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CEB9

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 0.9 · #D7CFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 1 · #D9CFBA

Behr

Bell Tower MQ3-15

ΔE 1.2 · #D9CDB7

PPG

Wright Pearl Gray FLLW918

ΔE 1.3 · #DACFBA

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.6 · #DACFBB

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1.8 · #DCD0BB

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2 · #DCD0B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.6 · #DECFB9

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C7B3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D6CDB7

#B8C0D6

Analogous

#D6BEB8

#D6CDB7

#CFD6B8

Triadic

#D6CDB7

#B8D6CD

#CDB8D6

Split-Complementary

#D6CDB7

#B8CFD6

#BEB8D6

Tetradic

#D6CDB7

#B8D6BE

#B8C0D6

#D6B8CF

Monochromatic

#9B8959

#BAAC87

#D6CDB7

#F2EFE8

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D6CDB7

#C0D6B8

#B8C0D6

#CDB8D6

Compound

#D6CDB7

#CFD6B8

#B8C0D6

#BEB8D6

Variations

Lighter

#DED7C6

#E5E1D6

#EFEDE8

Darker

#BAAB84

#8E7B4D

#53482C

Saturation

#CBC9C2

#D6CDB8

#EBD6A3

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CDB7

#D4CEB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CDB7

#CFCFBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CDB7

#D7CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Khaki 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

#E0C6A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CDB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCBC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#94A0BF

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: #D6CDB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CDB7;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-khaki: #D6CDB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-khaki': '#D6CDB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CDB7] text-[#D6CDB7]

SCSS

$desert-khaki: #D6CDB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CDB7?

#D6CDB7 is Desert Khaki, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6CDB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Khaki?

Desert Khaki 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 Desert Khaki?

You can download Desert Khaki 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 Desert Khaki?

The hex code is #D6CDB7. In RGB it's 214, 205, 183, and in HSL it's 43°, 27%, 78%.

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