YELLOWS

Yellow

#D9D4BF

RGB 217, 212, 191 · HSL 48°, 25%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 15

Yellow is #D9D4BF in HEX — rgb(217, 212, 191), hsl(48°, 25%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 15%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 25%, 80%. 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#D9D4BF

RGB217, 212, 191

HSL48°, 25%, 80%

HSV48°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 15

Decimal14275775

CSS RGBrgb(217, 212, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 25%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jute AF-80

ΔE 0.9 · #DAD3BF

Behr

Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D5BF

Vista Paint

Dried Grass C-347

ΔE 1.3 · #DCD4BE

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD3C0

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.4 · #D5D3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dried Grass 348

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD5BF

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.8 · #DFD7C1

PPG

Fisherman's Net 14-25

ΔE 2 · #D3D1BE

Dulux

Soft Kind S18C1

ΔE 2.2 · #D2D2BE

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D2C1

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D1C0

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 2.4 · #D9CFBA

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 2.6 · #DCD8C7

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#D9D4BF

#BFC4D9

Analogous

#D9C7BF

#D9D4BF

#D1D9BF

Triadic

#D9D4BF

#BFD9D4

#D4BFD9

Split-Complementary

#D9D4BF

#BFD1D9

#C7BFD9

Tetradic

#D9D4BF

#BFD9C7

#BFC4D9

#D9BFD1

Monochromatic

#9F9360

#BCB38F

#D9D4BF

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#D9D4BF

#C4D9BF

#BFC4D9

#D4BFD9

Compound

#D9D4BF

#D1D9BF

#BFC4D9

#C7BFD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0DCCC

#E7E4DA

#F0EFEA

Darker

#BBB28B

#8F8351

#544D2F

Saturation

#D0CEC8

#D9D4BF

#ECDFAC

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D4BF

#D9D4C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D4BF

#D5D5C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D4BF

#DAD1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#E2CCAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D4BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD1CF

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.

#99A1C2

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: #D9D4BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D4BF;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #D9D4BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#D9D4BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D4BF] text-[#D9D4BF]

SCSS

$yellow: #D9D4BF;

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#DBD7C5 · ΔE 2.0

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#D9CFBB · ΔE 2.4

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#D2D1BF · ΔE 2.5

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#DEDBC7 · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D4BF?

#D9D4BF is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D4BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #D9D4BF. In RGB it's 217, 212, 191, and in HSL it's 48°, 25%, 80%.

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