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Plum Passion

#D9D5AA

RGB 217, 213, 170 · HSL 55°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 22, 15

Plum Passion is #D9D5AA in HEX — rgb(217, 213, 170), hsl(55°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 22%, 15%).

Plum Passion pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 38%, 76%. 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#D9D5AA

RGB217, 213, 170

HSL55°, 38%, 76%

HSV55°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 22, 15

Decimal14276010

CSS RGBrgb(217, 213, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 0.7 · #D8D4A8

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 1 · #DAD7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD4AB

Dulux

Wasabi S17E2

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D5AD

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 1.6 · #DDD7AE

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D4A6

Benjamin Moore

Sesame 381 · CC-638

ΔE 2.2 · #DCD7A8

Behr

Primitive Green MQ4-40

ΔE 2.4 · #DDD3A9

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.6 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 4.3 · #DBDAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Paddy SW6414

ΔE 4.5 · #DFD4B0

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.9 · #D9CCA6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 9.4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D9D5AA

#ABAED9

Analogous

#D9BEAB

#D9D5AA

#C6D9AB

Triadic

#D9D5AA

#ABD9D5

#D5ABD9

Split-Complementary

#D9D5AA

#ABC6D9

#BEABD9

Tetradic

#D9D5AA

#ABD9BE

#ABAED9

#D9ABC6

Monochromatic

#A29A49

#C1BB76

#D9D5AA

#F1EFDF

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#D9D5AA

#AED9AB

#ABAED9

#D5ABD9

Compound

#D9D5AA

#C6D9AB

#ABAED9

#BEABD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1DEBB

#E6E4CE

#EFEEE4

Darker

#C3BC73

#97903E

#595523

Saturation

#C9C8BB

#D9D5AB

#ECE598

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

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D5AA

#DCD3AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D5AA

#D6D6B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D5AA

#DCCFD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plum Passion 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

#E2CC9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD1BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#888CC2

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: #D9D5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-passion: #D9D5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-passion': '#D9D5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D5AA] text-[#D9D5AA]

SCSS

$plum-passion: #D9D5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D5AA?

#D9D5AA is Plum Passion, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Passion?

Plum Passion 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 Plum Passion?

You can download Plum Passion 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 Plum Passion?

The hex code is #D9D5AA. In RGB it's 217, 213, 170, and in HSL it's 55°, 38%, 76%.

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