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Soft Suede

#D8CBAD

RGB 216, 203, 173 · HSL 42°, 36%, 76% · CMYK 0, 6, 20, 15

Soft Suede is #D8CBAD in HEX — rgb(216, 203, 173), hsl(42°, 36%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 15%).

Soft Suede pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 36%, 76%. 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#D8CBAD

RGB216, 203, 173

HSL42°, 36%, 76%

HSV42°, 20%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 20, 15

Decimal14207917

CSS RGBrgb(216, 203, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 36%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Oakwood 1095

ΔE 1.2 · #DBCBAD

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #D8CCB0

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.6 · #D8C8A9

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCDAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Knit Cardigan 329

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C8A8

Vista Paint

Peaceable Kingdom C-314

ΔE 1.8 · #DBCCAB

Behr

Khaki Shade YL-W11

ΔE 2 · #D5CDAF

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 2.4 · #E0CFB0

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 2.6 · #D6C5A9

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.7 · #DACBB2

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.7 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D8CBAD

#ACB9D8

Analogous

#D8B5AC

#D8CBAD

#CFD8AC

Triadic

#D8CBAD

#ACD8CB

#CBACD8

Split-Complementary

#D8CBAD

#ACCFD8

#B5ACD8

Tetradic

#D8CBAD

#ACD8B5

#ACB9D8

#D8ACCF

Monochromatic

#A0864B

#BFAA78

#D8CBAD

#F0EBE0

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#D8CBAD

#B9D8AC

#ACB9D8

#CBACD8

Compound

#D8CBAD

#CFD8AC

#ACB9D8

#B5ACD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D5BC

#E6DFCF

#EFECE4

Darker

#C1AA75

#957B40

#584824

Saturation

#C8C4BB

#D8CBAC

#EBD298

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CBAD

#D5CDAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CBAD

#CDCDB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CBAD

#DAC7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soft Suede 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

#E1C59D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CBAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCAC1

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.

#899AC0

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: #D8CBAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CBAD;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-suede: #D8CBAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-suede': '#D8CBAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CBAD] text-[#D8CBAD]

SCSS

$soft-suede: #D8CBAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CBAD?

#D8CBAD is Soft Suede, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CBAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Suede?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Suede?

Soft Suede 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 Soft Suede?

You can download Soft Suede 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 Soft Suede?

The hex code is #D8CBAD. In RGB it's 216, 203, 173, and in HSL it's 42°, 36%, 76%.

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