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Ghosting Half

#D7D3CA

RGB 215, 211, 202 · HSL 42°, 14%, 82% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 16

Ghosting Half is #D7D3CA in HEX — rgb(215, 211, 202), hsl(42°, 14%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 16%).

Ghosting Half pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 14%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D7D3CA

RGB215, 211, 202

HSL42°, 14%, 82%

HSV42°, 6%, 84%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 16

Decimal14144458

CSS RGBrgb(215, 211, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 14%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ghosting Half S15A1H

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pewter Moon K-926

ΔE 0.6 · #D8D4CA

Benjamin Moore

Bruton CW-710

ΔE 0.7 · #D6D2C8

Behr

Silver Moon UL200-9

ΔE 0.9 · #D8D5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1 · #D4D1C7

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D3CC

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD7CE

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D0C5

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD7CD

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD4C8

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.9 · #DDD8CF

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.7 · #C9CABD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D7D3CA

#CBCFD8

Analogous

#D8CDCB

#D7D3CA

#D5D8CB

Triadic

#D7D3CA

#CBD8D4

#D4CBD8

Split-Complementary

#D7D3CA

#CBD5D8

#CDCBD8

Tetradic

#D7D3CA

#CBD8CD

#CBCFD8

#D8CBD5

Monochromatic

#968B73

#B7B09F

#D7D3CA

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D7D3CA

#CFD8CB

#CBCFD8

#D4CBD8

Compound

#D7D3CA

#D5D8CB

#CBCFD8

#CDCBD8

Variations

Lighter

#DFDCD5

#E7E5E0

#F1F0ED

Darker

#B4AC9A

#857A61

#4E4738

Saturation

#D3D2CF

#D8D4CB

#EBDCB7

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D3CA

#D6D4CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D3CA

#D4D4CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D3CA

#D8D2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ghosting Half 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

#E1CBB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D3CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED0D7

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9EAAC5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D7D3CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D3CA;

CSS Variable

--color-ghosting-half: #D7D3CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghosting-half': '#D7D3CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D3CA] text-[#D7D3CA]

SCSS

$ghosting-half: #D7D3CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D3CA?

#D7D3CA is Ghosting Half, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7D3CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ghosting Half?

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

What colors pair well with Ghosting Half?

Ghosting Half 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 Ghosting Half?

You can download Ghosting Half 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 Ghosting Half?

The hex code is #D7D3CA. In RGB it's 215, 211, 202, and in HSL it's 42°, 14%, 82%.

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