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Whetstone

#D8D6C5

RGB 216, 214, 197 · HSL 54°, 20%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 9, 15

Whetstone is #D8D6C5 in HEX — rgb(216, 214, 197), hsl(54°, 20%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 9%, 15%).

Whetstone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 20%, 81%. 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#D8D6C5

RGB216, 214, 197

HSL54°, 20%, 81%

HSV54°, 9%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 9, 15

Decimal14210757

CSS RGBrgb(216, 214, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 20%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 1500

ΔE 1 · #D5D4C4

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD8C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 1.1 · #D9D6C7

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 1.2 · #D5D3C3

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D9C8

Vista Paint

Poseidon's Beard C-418

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD6C7

Dulux

Cargo River Half S17B1H

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD8C9

Behr

Stonewashed PPU8-15

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD6C6

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.9 · #DED8C6

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D1C0

Valspar

Aspiration 5004-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #D3D7C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D2C5

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 3 · #E2DACA

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#D8D6C5

#C5C7D8

Analogous

#D8CDC5

#D8D6C5

#D0D8C5

Triadic

#D8D6C5

#C5D8D6

#D6C5D8

Split-Complementary

#D8D6C5

#C5D0D8

#CDC5D8

Tetradic

#D8D6C5

#C5D8CD

#C5C7D8

#D8C5D0

Monochromatic

#9B9669

#BAB697

#D8D6C5

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D8D6C5

#C7D8C5

#C5C7D8

#D6C5D8

Compound

#D8D6C5

#D0D8C5

#C5C7D8

#CDC5D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DED0

#E7E6DD

#F0F0EC

Darker

#B8B492

#8B8659

#514E33

Saturation

#D1D1CC

#D8D6C5

#ECE6B1

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D6C5

#D9D5C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D6C5

#D6D6C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D6C5

#D9D3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Whetstone 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

#E1CDAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D6C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD2D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9CA0C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D8D6C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D6C5;

CSS Variable

--color-whetstone: #D8D6C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whetstone': '#D8D6C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D6C5] text-[#D8D6C5]

SCSS

$whetstone: #D8D6C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D6C5?

#D8D6C5 is Whetstone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D6C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whetstone?

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

What colors pair well with Whetstone?

Whetstone 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 Whetstone?

You can download Whetstone 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 Whetstone?

The hex code is #D8D6C5. In RGB it's 216, 214, 197, and in HSL it's 54°, 20%, 81%.

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