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Berber

#D8CFB6

RGB 216, 207, 182 · HSL 44°, 30%, 78% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 15

Berber is #D8CFB6 in HEX — rgb(216, 207, 182), hsl(44°, 30%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 15%).

Berber pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 30%, 78%. 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#D8CFB6

RGB216, 207, 182

HSL44°, 30%, 78%

HSV44°, 16%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 15

Decimal14208950

CSS RGBrgb(216, 207, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 30%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carrington HC-93

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD2B8

PPG

Only Oatmeal 1112-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CDB5

Dulux

Pistachio Tang S16C1

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D1B8

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CDB3

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD0B8

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD0B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1.6 · #DCCFB6

Behr

Bell Tower MQ3-15

ΔE 2 · #D9CDB7

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 2.1 · #D7CFBA

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #D8CCB0

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 2.7 · #E0D5BE

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 2.8 · #DDCDB3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.7 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D8CFB6

#B6BFD8

Analogous

#D8BEB6

#D8CFB6

#D0D8B6

Triadic

#D8CFB6

#B6D8CF

#CFB6D8

Split-Complementary

#D8CFB6

#B6D0D8

#BEB6D8

Tetradic

#D8CFB6

#B6D8BE

#B6BFD8

#D8B6D0

Monochromatic

#9F8C56

#BDAE84

#D8CFB6

#F3F0E8

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D8CFB6

#BFD8B6

#B6BFD8

#CFB6D8

Compound

#D8CFB6

#D0D8B6

#B6BFD8

#BEB6D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D8C5

#E6E1D5

#EFEDE7

Darker

#BDAD81

#917E49

#564A2A

Saturation

#CCC9C2

#D8CFB6

#EBD8A2

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CFB6

#D6D0B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CFB6

#D1D1BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CFB6

#D9CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Berber 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

#E1C8A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCDC8

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.

#939FBF

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: #D8CFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-berber: #D8CFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berber': '#D8CFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CFB6] text-[#D8CFB6]

SCSS

$berber: #D8CFB6;

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#DED3BB · ΔE 1.9

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#DBD2BC · ΔE 2.0

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#DDD3B7 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CFB6?

#D8CFB6 is Berber, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CFB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Berber?

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

What colors pair well with Berber?

Berber 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 Berber?

You can download Berber 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 Berber?

The hex code is #D8CFB6. In RGB it's 216, 207, 182, and in HSL it's 44°, 30%, 78%.

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