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Thin Mint

#D7D5BF

RGB 215, 213, 191 · HSL 55°, 23%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 11, 16

Thin Mint is #D7D5BF in HEX — rgb(215, 213, 191), hsl(55°, 23%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 16%).

Thin Mint pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 23%, 80%. 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#D7D5BF

RGB215, 213, 191

HSL55°, 23%, 80%

HSV55°, 11%, 84%

CMYK0, 1, 11, 16

Decimal14144959

CSS RGBrgb(215, 213, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 23%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9

Exact match

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.2 · #D5D3BF

Dulux

Medlar S18D1

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D6BE

PPG

With A Twist 1028-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D1BB

Benjamin Moore

Jute AF-80

ΔE 2.2 · #DAD3BF

Vista Paint

Sand Castle K-965

ΔE 2.2 · #D6D0B9

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 2.3 · #D1D2BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dried Grass 348

ΔE 2.3 · #DDD5BF

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD3C0

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.6 · #DFD7C1

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDCC4

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 3 · #DED8C6

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 3.4 · #D9CFBA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

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

#D7D5BF

#C0C2D8

Analogous

#D8CAC0

#D7D5BF

#CED8C0

Triadic

#D7D5BF

#C0D8D6

#D6C0D8

Split-Complementary

#D7D5BF

#C0CED8

#CAC0D8

Tetradic

#D7D5BF

#C0D8CA

#C0C2D8

#D8C0CE

Monochromatic

#9D9862

#BAB791

#D7D5BF

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#D7D5BF

#C2D8C0

#C0C2D8

#D6C0D8

Compound

#D7D5BF

#CED8C0

#C0C2D8

#CAC0D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DECD

#E6E5DA

#F0F0EA

Darker

#B9B68D

#8D8854

#535030

Saturation

#D0CFC8

#D8D6C0

#EBE6AD

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

14.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D5BF

#D9D4C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D5BF

#D5D5C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D5BF

#D9D2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Thin Mint 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

#E1CCAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D5BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED1CF

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.

#999CC2

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: #D7D5BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D5BF;

CSS Variable

--color-thin-mint: #D7D5BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'thin-mint': '#D7D5BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D5BF] text-[#D7D5BF]

SCSS

$thin-mint: #D7D5BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D5BF?

#D7D5BF is Thin Mint, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7D5BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Thin Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Thin Mint?

Thin Mint 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 Thin Mint?

You can download Thin Mint 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 Thin Mint?

The hex code is #D7D5BF. In RGB it's 215, 213, 191, and in HSL it's 55°, 23%, 80%.

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