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Abingdon

#D7CFB2

RGB 215, 207, 178 · HSL 47°, 32%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 17, 16

Abingdon is #D7CFB2 in HEX — rgb(215, 207, 178), hsl(47°, 32%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 16%).

Abingdon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 32%, 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#D7CFB2

RGB215, 207, 178

HSL47°, 32%, 77%

HSV47°, 17%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 17, 16

Decimal14143410

CSS RGBrgb(215, 207, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 32%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Abingdon HC-99

Exact match

Behr

Khaki Shade YL-W11

ΔE 0.9 · #D5CDAF

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CCB0

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 1.9 · #D5D1B2

Dulux

Handmade Linen S16D1

ΔE 2.2 · #DDD5B7

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CDB3

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 2.3 · #D8CBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Dirty Martini SW9119

ΔE 2.6 · #DDD0B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Land Of Trees 328

ΔE 2.7 · #E0D5B9

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E1D6BB

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 3.4 · #DACBB2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDAE

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.9 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D7CFB2

#B2BAD7

Analogous

#D7BCB2

#D7CFB2

#CCD7B2

Triadic

#D7CFB2

#B2D7CF

#CFB2D7

Split-Complementary

#D7CFB2

#B2CCD7

#BCB2D7

Tetradic

#D7CFB2

#B2D7BC

#B2BAD7

#D7B2CC

Monochromatic

#9E8E51

#BDB07F

#D7CFB2

#F1EEE4

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#D7CFB2

#BAD7B2

#B2BAD7

#CFB2D7

Compound

#D7CFB2

#CCD7B2

#B2BAD7

#BCB2D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD9C1

#E5E1D2

#EFEDE6

Darker

#BEB07C

#928246

#564C28

Saturation

#CAC8BF

#D7CFB2

#EBDA9E

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7CFB2

#D6CFB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7CFB2

#D0D0B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7CFB2

#D9CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Abingdon 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

#E1C8A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7CFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CECDC5

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.

#8F99BF

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: #D7CFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7CFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-abingdon: #D7CFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abingdon': '#D7CFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7CFB2] text-[#D7CFB2]

SCSS

$abingdon: #D7CFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7CFB2?

#D7CFB2 is Abingdon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7CFB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abingdon?

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

What colors pair well with Abingdon?

Abingdon 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 Abingdon?

You can download Abingdon 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 Abingdon?

The hex code is #D7CFB2. In RGB it's 215, 207, 178, and in HSL it's 47°, 32%, 77%.

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