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Plume Grass

#D9D5C5

RGB 217, 213, 197 · HSL 48°, 21%, 81% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 15

Plume Grass is #D9D5C5 in HEX — rgb(217, 213, 197), hsl(48°, 21%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 15%).

Plume Grass pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 21%, 81%. 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#D9D5C5

RGB217, 213, 197

HSL48°, 21%, 81%

HSV48°, 9%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 15

Decimal14276037

CSS RGBrgb(217, 213, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 21%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Poseidon's Beard C-418

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 0.7 · #D9D6C7

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 1521

ΔE 0.8 · #DBD6C7

Behr

Stonewashed PPU8-15

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD6C6

PPG

Static 14-11

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D3C3

Dulux

Cargo River Half S17B1H

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD8C9

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.2 · #DCD8C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.5 · #D9D2C1

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D1C0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D9C8

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 2 · #DAD3C0

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

ΔE 2.4 · #DCD2C3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.8 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #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

#D9D5C5

#C4C8D9

Analogous

#D9CAC4

#D9D5C5

#D3D9C4

Triadic

#D9D5C5

#C4D9D5

#D5C4D9

Split-Complementary

#D9D5C5

#C4D3D9

#CAC4D9

Tetradic

#D9D5C5

#C4D9CA

#C4C8D9

#D9C4D3

Monochromatic

#9C9268

#BBB396

#D9D5C5

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#D9D5C5

#C8D9C4

#C4C8D9

#D5C4D9

Compound

#D9D5C5

#D3D9C4

#C4C8D9

#CAC4D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0DDD0

#E7E5DD

#F1F0EC

Darker

#B9B191

#8C8157

#524C32

Saturation

#D2D0CB

#D9D5C4

#ECE0B1

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D5C5

#D9D5C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D5C5

#D6D6C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D5C5

#DAD3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plume Grass 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

#E2CCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD1D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9CA4C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D9D5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-plume-grass: #D9D5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plume-grass': '#D9D5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D5C5] text-[#D9D5C5]

SCSS

$plume-grass: #D9D5C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D5C5?

#D9D5C5 is Plume Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D5C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plume Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Plume Grass?

Plume Grass 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 Plume Grass?

You can download Plume Grass 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 Plume Grass?

The hex code is #D9D5C5. In RGB it's 217, 213, 197, and in HSL it's 48°, 21%, 81%.

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