YELLOWS

Leaf Bud

#D9D8A9

RGB 217, 216, 169 · HSL 59°, 39%, 76% · CMYK 0, 0, 22, 15

Leaf Bud is #D9D8A9 in HEX — rgb(217, 216, 169), hsl(59°, 39%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 22%, 15%).

Leaf Bud pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 39%, 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#D9D8A9

RGB217, 216, 169

HSL59°, 39%, 76%

HSV59°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 22, 15

Decimal14276777

CSS RGBrgb(217, 216, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 39%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

Exact match

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D9AB

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D4A6

Benjamin Moore

Sesame 381 · CC-638

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD7A8

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 1.7 · #D8DBAC

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDCAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 2.2 · #D8D4A8

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 2.5 · #DEDFB0

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 2.7 · #DAD7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.8 · #E2DCAB

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 5 · #E0DEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 5 · #DCE1B8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 5.8 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#D9D8A9

#AAABDA

Analogous

#DAC1AA

#D9D8A9

#C3DAAA

Triadic

#D9D8A9

#AADAD9

#D9AADA

Split-Complementary

#D9D8A9

#AAC3DA

#C1AADA

Tetradic

#D9D8A9

#AADAC1

#AAABDA

#DAAAC3

Monochromatic

#A3A248

#C2C175

#D9D8A9

#F1F1DF

#F7F7ED

Rectangle

#D9D8A9

#ABDAAA

#AAABDA

#D9AADA

Compound

#D9D8A9

#C3DAAA

#AAABDA

#C1AADA

Variations

Lighter

#E1E0BB

#E6E6CE

#EFEFE4

Darker

#C4C372

#98973D

#5A5922

Saturation

#C9C9BB

#DAD9AA

#ECEB97

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D8A9

#DED5AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D8A9

#D8D8B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D8A9

#DCD1D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Leaf Bud 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

#E2CF9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D8A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD4BE

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.

#8788C3

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: #D9D8A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D8A9;

CSS Variable

--color-leaf-bud: #D9D8A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leaf-bud': '#D9D8A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D8A9] text-[#D9D8A9]

SCSS

$leaf-bud: #D9D8A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D8A9?

#D9D8A9 is Leaf Bud, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D8A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leaf Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Leaf Bud?

Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud?

You can download Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud?

The hex code is #D9D8A9. In RGB it's 217, 216, 169, and in HSL it's 59°, 39%, 76%.

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