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Ground Ginger

#D9CA9F

RGB 217, 202, 159 · HSL 44°, 43%, 74% · CMYK 0, 7, 27, 15

Ground Ginger is #D9CA9F in HEX — rgb(217, 202, 159), hsl(44°, 43%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 27%, 15%).

Ground Ginger pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 43%, 74%. 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#D9CA9F

RGB217, 202, 159

HSL44°, 43%, 74%

HSV44°, 27%, 85%

CMYK0, 7, 27, 15

Decimal14273183

CSS RGBrgb(217, 202, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 43%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 1.3 · #DCCC9F

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

ΔE 1.6 · #DACAA2

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Light C-321

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CBA4

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 2.4 · #E1CFA5

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2.4 · #DACEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 2.5 · #DDCDA6

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.9 · #D9CCA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Crumble 308

ΔE 3.1 · #E2CEA6

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

ΔE 3.2 · #DDD0A9

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 3.7 · #DACBA7

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CDC196

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.9 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.2 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.7 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D9CA9F

#A0AFD9

Analogous

#D9ADA0

#D9CA9F

#CCD9A0

Triadic

#D9CA9F

#A0D9CA

#CAA0D9

Split-Complementary

#D9CA9F

#A0CCD9

#ADA0D9

Tetradic

#D9CA9F

#A0D9AD

#A0AFD9

#D9A0CC

Monochromatic

#A08740

#C3AB69

#D9CA9F

#EFE9D7

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#D9CA9F

#AFD9A0

#A0AFD9

#CAA0D9

Compound

#D9CA9F

#CCD9A0

#A0AFD9

#ADA0D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D5B3

#E6DEC9

#EFEBE1

Darker

#C6AD68

#997F37

#5A4A1F

Saturation

#C5C1B4

#D9CAA0

#ECD38D

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CA9F

#D6CCA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CA9F

#CDCDA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CA9F

#DBC4C9

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

#E2C492

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CA9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC9B7

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.

#7E90C3

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: #D9CA9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CA9F;

CSS Variable

--color-ground-ginger: #D9CA9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ground-ginger': '#D9CA9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CA9F] text-[#D9CA9F]

SCSS

$ground-ginger: #D9CA9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CA9F?

#D9CA9F is Ground Ginger, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CA9F 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 #D9CA9F. In RGB it's 217, 202, 159, and in HSL it's 44°, 43%, 74%.

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