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Yarmouth Oyster

#D9CDB3

RGB 217, 205, 179 · HSL 41°, 33%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 15

Yarmouth Oyster is #D9CDB3 in HEX — rgb(217, 205, 179), hsl(41°, 33%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 15%).

Yarmouth Oyster pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 33%, 78%. 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#D9CDB3

RGB217, 205, 179

HSL41°, 33%, 78%

HSV41°, 18%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 15

Decimal14273971

CSS RGBrgb(217, 205, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 33%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

Exact match

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1 · #D9CDB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1 · #DCCFB6

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CCB0

Benjamin Moore

Hush AF-95

ΔE 1.2 · #D5CAB0

Sherwin-Williams

Dirty Martini SW9119

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD0B6

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.3 · #DACBB2

Behr

Lentil N270-2

ΔE 1.5 · #DECFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCDB3

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD0B8

Dulux

Ecru S15D1

ΔE 2.4 · #DDD2BB

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.6 · #DECFB9

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.7 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D9CDB3

#B4C0D9

Analogous

#D9BBB4

#D9CDB3

#D3D9B4

Triadic

#D9CDB3

#B4D9CE

#CEB4D9

Split-Complementary

#D9CDB3

#B4D3D9

#BBB4D9

Tetradic

#D9CDB3

#B4D9BB

#B4C0D9

#D9B4D3

Monochromatic

#A38952

#C0AC82

#D9CDB3

#F3EFE7

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D9CDB3

#C0D9B4

#B4C0D9

#CEB4D9

Compound

#D9CDB3

#D3D9B4

#B4C0D9

#BBB4D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D8C3

#E7E1D4

#F0EDE7

Darker

#C0AB7E

#957C46

#584927

Saturation

#CCC9C1

#D9CEB4

#ECD5A2

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CDB3

#D6CFB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CDB3

#CFCFB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CDB3

#DAC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yarmouth Oyster 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

#E2C6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CDB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBC6

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#91A0C1

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: #D9CDB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CDB3;

CSS Variable

--color-yarmouth-oyster: #D9CDB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yarmouth-oyster': '#D9CDB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CDB3] text-[#D9CDB3]

SCSS

$yarmouth-oyster: #D9CDB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CDB3?

#D9CDB3 is Yarmouth Oyster, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CDB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yarmouth Oyster?

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

What colors pair well with Yarmouth Oyster?

Yarmouth Oyster 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 Yarmouth Oyster?

You can download Yarmouth Oyster 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 Yarmouth Oyster?

The hex code is #D9CDB3. In RGB it's 217, 205, 179, and in HSL it's 41°, 33%, 78%.

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