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Ground Ginger

#D8D299

RGB 216, 210, 153 · HSL 54°, 45%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 29, 15

Ground Ginger is #D8D299 in HEX — rgb(216, 210, 153), hsl(54°, 45%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 15%).

Ground Ginger pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 45%, 72%. 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#D8D299

RGB216, 210, 153

HSL54°, 45%, 72%

HSV54°, 29%, 85%

CMYK0, 3, 29, 15

Decimal14209689

CSS RGBrgb(216, 210, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 45%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ground Ginger 380F-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Morning CSP-880

ΔE 1.1 · #D7D19A

Dulux

Flaxen S17F3

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD399

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 2 · #DED49A

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 2.7 · #D6D69B

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 3.8 · #E2D39B

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 4.2 · #E3DEA5

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.4 · #E0DEA6

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4.4 · #E4D799

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 5.3 · #C9C489

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 6.8 · #C5CD8F

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 7.1 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.6 · #C8BD83

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.5 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.7 · #F6DFAD

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 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

#D8D299

#979ED8

Analogous

#D8B197

#D8D299

#BED897

Triadic

#D8D299

#97D8D1

#D197D8

Split-Complementary

#D8D299

#97BED8

#B197D8

Tetradic

#D8D299

#97D8B1

#979ED8

#D897BE

Monochromatic

#9B923B

#C3B960

#D8D299

#EDEACF

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#D8D299

#9ED897

#979ED8

#D197D8

Compound

#D8D299

#BED897

#979ED8

#B197D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DAAC

#E5E1C4

#EEECDE

Darker

#C6BC60

#978D33

#59531C

Saturation

#C1BFAE

#D8D197

#EBE184

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

13.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D299

#DBD09A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D299

#D3D3A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D299

#DBCAD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ground Ginger 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

#E1CA8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D299

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCFB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#767EC2

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: #D8D299;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D299;

CSS Variable

--color-ground-ginger: #D8D299;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ground-ginger': '#D8D299' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D299] text-[#D8D299]

SCSS

$ground-ginger: #D8D299;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D299?

#D8D299 is Ground Ginger, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D299 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ground Ginger?

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

What colors pair well with Ground Ginger?

Ground Ginger 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 Ground Ginger?

You can download Ground Ginger 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 Ground Ginger?

The hex code is #D8D299. In RGB it's 216, 210, 153, and in HSL it's 54°, 45%, 72%.

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