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Pebblebrook

#D8D0BC

RGB 216, 208, 188 · HSL 43°, 26%, 79% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 15

Pebblebrook is #D8D0BC in HEX — rgb(216, 208, 188), hsl(43°, 26%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 15%).

Pebblebrook pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 26%, 79%. 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#D8D0BC

RGB216, 208, 188

HSL43°, 26%, 79%

HSV43°, 13%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 15

Decimal14209212

CSS RGBrgb(216, 208, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 26%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pebblebrook 224

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pebblebrook C-223

ΔE 0.4 · #D7CFBB

Valspar

Milestone 6007-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD2BE

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 0.7 · #D7CFBA

Benjamin Moore

Temporal 965

ΔE 0.8 · #DAD0BC

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 1 · #D9CFBA

Dulux

Sandrock Bluff NZ9E3

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CFBD

PPG

Wright Pearl Gray FLLW918

ΔE 1.3 · #DACFBA

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D2C1

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D1C0

Behr

Bell Tower MQ3-15

ΔE 2.1 · #D9CDB7

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 2.2 · #D6CFBF

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.4 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.4 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

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

#D8D0BC

#BCC3D7

Analogous

#D7C2BC

#D8D0BC

#D1D7BC

Triadic

#D8D0BC

#BCD7CF

#CFBCD7

Split-Complementary

#D8D0BC

#BCD1D7

#C2BCD7

Tetradic

#D8D0BC

#BCD7C2

#BCC3D7

#D7BCD1

Monochromatic

#9D8B5C

#BBAE8B

#D8D0BC

#F4F1EC

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D8D0BC

#C3D7BC

#BCC3D7

#CFBCD7

Compound

#D8D0BC

#D1D7BC

#BCC3D7

#C2BCD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD9C9

#E6E2D8

#F0EEE9

Darker

#BBAC88

#8E7D4F

#54492D

Saturation

#CECBC5

#D7CFBC

#EBD8A8

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D0BC

#D6D1BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D0BC

#D1D1BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D0BC

#D9CDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pebblebrook 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

#E1C9A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D0BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCECC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#96A2C0

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: #D8D0BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D0BC;

CSS Variable

--color-pebblebrook: #D8D0BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pebblebrook': '#D8D0BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D0BC] text-[#D8D0BC]

SCSS

$pebblebrook: #D8D0BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D0BC?

#D8D0BC is Pebblebrook, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D0BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pebblebrook?

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

What colors pair well with Pebblebrook?

Pebblebrook 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 Pebblebrook?

You can download Pebblebrook 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 Pebblebrook?

The hex code is #D8D0BC. In RGB it's 216, 208, 188, and in HSL it's 43°, 26%, 79%.

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