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Honey Tea

#D8BE89

RGB 216, 190, 137 · HSL 40°, 50%, 69% · CMYK 0, 12, 37, 15

Honey Tea is #D8BE89 in HEX — rgb(216, 190, 137), hsl(40°, 50%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 37%, 15%).

Honey Tea pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 50%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D8BE89

RGB216, 190, 137

HSL40°, 50%, 69%

HSV40°, 37%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 37, 15

Decimal14204553

CSS RGBrgb(216, 190, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 50%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 1.5 · #D9BC86

Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

ΔE 1.5 · #D7BB88

Benjamin Moore

Honeymoon AF-345

ΔE 2 · #D9BB88

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 2.1 · #D2BA83

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 2.4 · #E0C38E

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 2.6 · #DABD84

Vista Paint

Corn Chowder C-875

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC491

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #DDBF85

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.5 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 3.5 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.8 · #DFC795

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #D4BC8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Corn Chowder 876

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C595

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.8 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.6 · #D9B27D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D8BE89

#88A3D7

Analogous

#D79688

#D8BE89

#CAD788

Triadic

#D8BE89

#88D7BD

#BD88D7

Split-Complementary

#D8BE89

#88CAD7

#9688D7

Tetradic

#D8BE89

#88D796

#88A3D7

#D788CA

Monochromatic

#957432

#C49D4F

#D8BE89

#EBDDC2

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#D8BE89

#A3D788

#88A3D7

#BD88D7

Compound

#D8BE89

#CAD788

#88A3D7

#9688D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCAA0

#E4D6BB

#EDE7DA

Darker

#C9A151

#96732C

#594318

Saturation

#BCB4A4

#D7BD88

#EBC475

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8BE89

#D0C489

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8BE89

#C3C391

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8BE89

#DAB7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honey Tea 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

#E1BB82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8BE89

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC0A6

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.

#6987C2

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: #D8BE89;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8BE89;

CSS Variable

--color-honey-tea: #D8BE89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey-tea': '#D8BE89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8BE89] text-[#D8BE89]

SCSS

$honey-tea: #D8BE89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8BE89?

#D8BE89 is Honey Tea, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8BE89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Honey Tea?

Honey Tea 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 Honey Tea?

You can download Honey Tea 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 Honey Tea?

The hex code is #D8BE89. In RGB it's 216, 190, 137, and in HSL it's 40°, 50%, 69%.

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