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Bleached Pebble

#D9D1BA

RGB 217, 209, 186 · HSL 45°, 29%, 79% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 15

Bleached Pebble is #D9D1BA in HEX — rgb(217, 209, 186), hsl(45°, 29%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 15%).

Bleached Pebble pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 29%, 79%. 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#D9D1BA

RGB217, 209, 186

HSL45°, 29%, 79%

HSV45°, 14%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 15

Decimal14275002

CSS RGBrgb(217, 209, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 29%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sand Castle K-965

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D0B9

Benjamin Moore

Manchester HC-81

ΔE 1 · #DCD3BD

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD0B9

Dulux

Muriwai NZ9E2

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD2BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Velum Smoke 342

ΔE 1.4 · #D6CEB9

PPG

Toasted Almond 1097-3 · 15-26

ΔE 1.6 · #DACFBA

Valspar

Milestone 6007-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #DAD2BE

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD0B8

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 1.8 · #DED2BC

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 2 · #E0D5BE

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 2.8 · #E2D6BD

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

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

#D9D1BA

#BAC2D9

Analogous

#D9C2BA

#D9D1BA

#D1D9BA

Triadic

#D9D1BA

#BAD9D1

#D1BAD9

Split-Complementary

#D9D1BA

#BAD1D9

#C2BAD9

Tetradic

#D9D1BA

#BAD9C2

#BAC2D9

#D9BAD1

Monochromatic

#A18F59

#BEB189

#D9D1BA

#F4F2EB

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#D9D1BA

#C2D9BA

#BAC2D9

#D1BAD9

Compound

#D9D1BA

#D1D9BA

#BAC2D9

#C2BAD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1DAC8

#E7E3D7

#F0EEE8

Darker

#BEAF85

#92804B

#564B2B

Saturation

#CECCC5

#D9D1BA

#ECDBA7

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D1BA

#D8D2BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D1BA

#D2D2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D1BA

#DACED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bleached Pebble 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

#E2C9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D1BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCECB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#96A1C0

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: #D9D1BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D1BA;

CSS Variable

--color-bleached-pebble: #D9D1BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bleached-pebble': '#D9D1BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D1BA] text-[#D9D1BA]

SCSS

$bleached-pebble: #D9D1BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D1BA?

#D9D1BA is Bleached Pebble, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D1BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bleached Pebble?

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

What colors pair well with Bleached Pebble?

Bleached Pebble 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 Bleached Pebble?

You can download Bleached Pebble 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 Bleached Pebble?

The hex code is #D9D1BA. In RGB it's 217, 209, 186, and in HSL it's 45°, 29%, 79%.

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