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Kohlrabi Green

#D9D9B1

RGB 217, 217, 177 · HSL 60°, 34%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 18, 15

Kohlrabi Green is #D9D9B1 in HEX — rgb(217, 217, 177), hsl(60°, 34%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 18%, 15%).

Kohlrabi Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 34%, 77%. 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#D9D9B1

RGB217, 217, 177

HSL60°, 34%, 77%

HSV60°, 18%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 18, 15

Decimal14277041

CSS RGBrgb(217, 217, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 34%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Mesh S18E2

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D6AD

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 1.3 · #D5D8B0

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD7AD

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2147-50

ΔE 2.1 · #DEDDB2

Vista Paint

Clean Air C-782

ΔE 2.2 · #D8DDB4

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 2.2 · #DBDAB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Clean Air 783

ΔE 2.3 · #D8DDB6

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #D9D5AA

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 2.9 · #D6DBB7

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 3.1 · #DBD4AB

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.1 · #DCE1B8

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 3.3 · #D2D3B0

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D2D1AD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.9 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9.4 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#D9D9B1

#B0B0D8

Analogous

#D8C4B0

#D9D9B1

#C4D8B0

Triadic

#D9D9B1

#B0D8D8

#D8B0D8

Split-Complementary

#D9D9B1

#B0C4D8

#C4B0D8

Tetradic

#D9D9B1

#B0D8C4

#B0B0D8

#D8B0C4

Monochromatic

#A1A14F

#BFBF7D

#D9D9B1

#F2F2E4

#F7F7EE

Rectangle

#D9D9B1

#B0D8B0

#B0B0D8

#D8B0D8

Compound

#D9D9B1

#C4D8B0

#B0B0D8

#C4B0D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0E0C0

#E6E6D2

#EFEFE6

Darker

#C0C07A

#949444

#575726

Saturation

#CACABE

#D8D8B0

#ECEC9D

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D9B1

#DED6B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D9B1

#D9D9B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D9B1

#DCD3D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kohlrabi Green 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

#E2CFA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D9B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD4C4

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.

#8D8DC0

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: #D9D9B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D9B1;

CSS Variable

--color-kohlrabi-green: #D9D9B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kohlrabi-green': '#D9D9B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D9B1] text-[#D9D9B1]

SCSS

$kohlrabi-green: #D9D9B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D9B1?

#D9D9B1 is Kohlrabi Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D9B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kohlrabi Green?

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

What colors pair well with Kohlrabi Green?

Kohlrabi Green 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 Kohlrabi Green?

You can download Kohlrabi Green 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 Kohlrabi Green?

The hex code is #D9D9B1. In RGB it's 217, 217, 177, and in HSL it's 60°, 34%, 77%.

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