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Chinese Silk

#D8D3B2

RGB 216, 211, 178 · HSL 52°, 33%, 77% · CMYK 0, 2, 18, 15

Chinese Silk is #D8D3B2 in HEX — rgb(216, 211, 178), hsl(52°, 33%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 15%).

Chinese Silk pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 33%, 77%. 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#D8D3B2

RGB216, 211, 178

HSL52°, 33%, 77%

HSV52°, 18%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 18, 15

Decimal14209970

CSS RGBrgb(216, 211, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 33%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Springday MQ3-14

ΔE 0.8 · #DAD4B4

Benjamin Moore

Gloucester CW-440

ΔE 1 · #DBD5B3

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 1.3 · #D5D1B2

Dulux

Ghostly Green S17D1

ΔE 2 · #D9D6B8

Valspar

Martinique Dawn 6003-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #D2CFAC

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 2.4 · #D2D1AD

Vista Paint

Alsot Olive C-391

ΔE 2.5 · #DDD5B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 2.5 · #D8D7B9

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Paddy SW6414

ΔE 2.9 · #DFD4B0

PPG

Canary Grass 1114-3

ΔE 2.9 · #D0CCA9

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3 · #DBDAB6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 4 · #E1DDBF

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 4.5 · #D6DBB7

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 7.1 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D8D3B2

#B1B6D8

Analogous

#D8BFB1

#D8D3B2

#CAD8B1

Triadic

#D8D3B2

#B1D8D3

#D3B1D8

Split-Complementary

#D8D3B2

#B1CAD8

#BFB1D8

Tetradic

#D8D3B2

#B1D8BF

#B1B6D8

#D8B1CA

Monochromatic

#9F9550

#BEB67E

#D8D3B2

#F1F0E4

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#D8D3B2

#B6D8B1

#B1B6D8

#D3B1D8

Compound

#D8D3B2

#CAD8B1

#B1B6D8

#BFB1D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DBC1

#E6E3D2

#EFEEE6

Darker

#BFB67B

#938945

#575027

Saturation

#CAC9BF

#D8D3B1

#EBE19D

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D3B2

#DAD2B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D3B2

#D4D4B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D3B2

#DACED2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chinese Silk 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

#E1CBA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD0C5

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8E95C0

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: #D8D3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-silk: #D8D3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-silk': '#D8D3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D3B2] text-[#D8D3B2]

SCSS

$chinese-silk: #D8D3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D3B2?

#D8D3B2 is Chinese Silk, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D3B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Silk?

Chinese Silk 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 Chinese Silk?

You can download Chinese Silk 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 Chinese Silk?

The hex code is #D8D3B2. In RGB it's 216, 211, 178, and in HSL it's 52°, 33%, 77%.

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