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Heather

#D6CFBF

RGB 214, 207, 191 · HSL 42°, 22%, 79% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 16

Heather is #D6CFBF in HEX — rgb(214, 207, 191), hsl(42°, 22%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 16%).

Heather pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 22%, 79%. 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#D6CFBF

RGB214, 207, 191

HSL42°, 22%, 79%

HSV42°, 11%, 84%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 16

Decimal14077887

CSS RGBrgb(214, 207, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 22%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

Exact match

Dulux

Beige Delight SN3H7

ΔE 0.4 · #D5CFBF

Benjamin Moore

Skipping CSP-155

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D0C0

PPG

Crushed Silk 1024-3

ΔE 0.9 · #D8CFBE

Vista Paint

Plymouth Beige C-1419

ΔE 0.9 · #D7CEBF

Sherwin-Williams

Grecian Ivory SW7541

ΔE 0.9 · #D8CFBE

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D1C0

Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-9

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CFC1

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D2C1

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD0C0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2 · #D7D2C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 2 · #D2CABC

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D6CFBF

#BEC5D5

Analogous

#D5C2BE

#D6CFBF

#D1D5BE

Triadic

#D6CFBF

#BED5CE

#CEBED5

Split-Complementary

#D6CFBF

#BED1D5

#C2BED5

Tetradic

#D6CFBF

#BED5C2

#BEC5D5

#D5BED1

Monochromatic

#988861

#B7AB8F

#D6CFBF

#F3F1EC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D6CFBF

#C5D5BE

#BEC5D5

#CEBED5

Compound

#D6CFBF

#D1D5BE

#BEC5D5

#C2BED5

Variations

Lighter

#DED8CB

#E5E1D9

#EFEDE9

Darker

#B7AA8B

#8A7A54

#514730

Saturation

#CDCBC6

#D5CEBE

#EAD7A9

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CFBF

#D4D0C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CFBF

#D0D0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CFBF

#D7CDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Heather 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

#E0C8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CFBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCDCF

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#96A3C0

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: #D6CFBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CFBF;

CSS Variable

--color-heather: #D6CFBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heather': '#D6CFBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CFBF] text-[#D6CFBF]

SCSS

$heather: #D6CFBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CFBF?

#D6CFBF is Heather, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6CFBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heather?

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

What colors pair well with Heather?

Heather 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 Heather?

You can download Heather 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 Heather?

The hex code is #D6CFBF. In RGB it's 214, 207, 191, and in HSL it's 42°, 22%, 79%.

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