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Lake Bluff Putty

#D9CFB5

RGB 217, 207, 181 · HSL 43°, 32%, 78% · CMYK 0, 5, 17, 15

Lake Bluff Putty is #D9CFB5 in HEX — rgb(217, 207, 181), hsl(43°, 32%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 15%).

Lake Bluff Putty pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 32%, 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#D9CFB5

RGB217, 207, 181

HSL43°, 32%, 78%

HSV43°, 17%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 17, 15

Decimal14274485

CSS RGBrgb(217, 207, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 32%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1 · #D9CDB3

Benjamin Moore

Carrington HC-93

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD2B8

Sherwin-Williams

Dirty Martini SW9119

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD0B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1.3 · #DCCFB6

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CDB5

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD0B8

Dulux

Pistachio Tang S16C1

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D1B8

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #D8CCB0

Behr

Lentil N270-2

ΔE 2 · #DECFB5

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.2 · #DACBB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 2.4 · #DDCDB3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 2.8 · #E0D5BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.6 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.6 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#D9CFB5

#B5BFD9

Analogous

#D9BDB5

#D9CFB5

#D1D9B5

Triadic

#D9CFB5

#B5D9CF

#CFB5D9

Split-Complementary

#D9CFB5

#B5D1D9

#BDB5D9

Tetradic

#D9CFB5

#B5D9BD

#B5BFD9

#D9B5D1

Monochromatic

#A28B53

#BFAE82

#D9CFB5

#F3F0E7

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D9CFB5

#BFD9B5

#B5BFD9

#CFB5D9

Compound

#D9CFB5

#D1D9B5

#B5BFD9

#BDB5D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0D8C4

#E6E1D4

#F0EDE7

Darker

#BFAD7F

#947E47

#574A28

Saturation

#CCC9C2

#D9CFB5

#ECD7A2

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CFB5

#D7D0B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CFB5

#D1D1B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CFB5

#DACBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lake Bluff Putty 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

#E2C8A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCDC7

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.

#929FC0

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: #D9CFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-lake-bluff-putty: #D9CFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lake-bluff-putty': '#D9CFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CFB5] text-[#D9CFB5]

SCSS

$lake-bluff-putty: #D9CFB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CFB5?

#D9CFB5 is Lake Bluff Putty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CFB5 warm or cool?

Lake Bluff Putty reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lake Bluff Putty?

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

What colors pair well with Lake Bluff Putty?

Lake Bluff Putty 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 Lake Bluff Putty?

You can download Lake Bluff Putty 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 Lake Bluff Putty?

The hex code is #D9CFB5. In RGB it's 217, 207, 181, and in HSL it's 43°, 32%, 78%.

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