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Medlar

#D6D6BE

RGB 214, 214, 190 · HSL 60°, 23%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 16

Medlar is #D6D6BE in HEX — rgb(214, 214, 190), hsl(60°, 23%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 16%).

Medlar pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 23%, 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#D6D6BE

RGB214, 214, 190

HSL60°, 23%, 79%

HSV60°, 11%, 84%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 16

Decimal14079678

CSS RGBrgb(214, 214, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 23%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Medlar S18D1

Exact match

Behr

Pale Cucumber PPU9-17

ΔE 0.5 · #D6D5BD

Benjamin Moore

Spa AF-435

ΔE 1.9 · #D6D4B9

PPG

With A Twist 1028-2

ΔE 2 · #D1D1BB

Valspar

Lunar Tide 6006-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #DBD9BE

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCC4

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 2.4 · #D5D8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Planet Earth 405

ΔE 2.7 · #DADDC3

Vista Paint

Sand Castle K-965

ΔE 2.9 · #D6D0B9

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3 · #CCD0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCDB4

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 4.1 · #DED8C6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.8 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.1 · #EAEAE4

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

#D6D6BE

#BDBDD6

Analogous

#D6C9BD

#D6D6BE

#C9D6BD

Triadic

#D6D6BE

#BDD6D6

#D6BDD6

Split-Complementary

#D6D6BE

#BDC9D6

#C9BDD6

Tetradic

#D6D6BE

#BDD6C9

#BDBDD6

#D6BDC9

Monochromatic

#9A9A60

#B8B88E

#D6D6BE

#F3F3EC

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#D6D6BE

#BDD6BD

#BDBDD6

#D6BDD6

Compound

#D6D6BE

#C9D6BD

#BDBDD6

#C9BDD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEDECA

#E5E5D9

#EFEFE9

Darker

#B8B88A

#8B8B53

#52522F

Saturation

#CDCDC6

#D6D6BD

#EAEAA9

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D6BE

#D9D4BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D6BE

#D6D6C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D6BE

#D8D2D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Medlar 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

#E0CDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D6BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDD2CE

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9696C0

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: #D6D6BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D6BE;

CSS Variable

--color-medlar: #D6D6BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medlar': '#D6D6BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D6BE] text-[#D6D6BE]

SCSS

$medlar: #D6D6BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D6BE?

#D6D6BE is Medlar, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6D6BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medlar?

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

What colors pair well with Medlar?

Medlar 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 Medlar?

You can download Medlar 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 Medlar?

The hex code is #D6D6BE. In RGB it's 214, 214, 190, and in HSL it's 60°, 23%, 79%.

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