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Milestone

#DAD2BE

RGB 218, 210, 190 · HSL 43°, 27%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 15

Milestone is #DAD2BE in HEX — rgb(218, 210, 190), hsl(43°, 27%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 15%).

Milestone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 27%, 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#DAD2BE

RGB218, 210, 190

HSL43°, 27%, 80%

HSV43°, 13%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 15

Decimal14340798

CSS RGBrgb(218, 210, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 27%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Milestone 6007-1B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Jute AF-80

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Pebblebrook 224

ΔE 0.7 · #D8D0BC

Vista Paint

Pebblebrook C-223

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CFBB

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 1.3 · #D9CFBA

Dulux

Grand Piano S15C1

ΔE 1.4 · #D8CFBD

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D2C1

PPG

Toasted Almond 1097-3 · 15-26

ΔE 1.6 · #DACFBA

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D1C0

Behr

Rococo Beige HDC-NT-15

ΔE 1.9 · #E0D6C3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 2.4 · #D6CFBF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.7 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DAD2BE

#BEC6DA

Analogous

#DAC4BE

#DAD2BE

#D4DABE

Triadic

#DAD2BE

#BEDAD2

#D2BEDA

Split-Complementary

#DAD2BE

#BED4DA

#C4BEDA

Tetradic

#DAD2BE

#BEDAC4

#BEC6DA

#DABED4

Monochromatic

#A28E5D

#BEB08E

#DAD2BE

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#DAD2BE

#C6DABE

#BEC6DA

#D2BEDA

Compound

#DAD2BE

#D4DABE

#BEC6DA

#C4BEDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1DBCB

#E7E3D9

#F1EFEA

Darker

#BDAE89

#927F4F

#564A2D

Saturation

#D0CEC8

#DAD2BE

#ECDAAC

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD2BE

#D8D3BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD2BE

#D3D3C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD2BE

#DBCFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Milestone 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

#E3CAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CFCE

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.

#99A5C2

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: #DAD2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-milestone: #DAD2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milestone': '#DAD2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD2BE] text-[#DAD2BE]

SCSS

$milestone: #DAD2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD2BE?

#DAD2BE is Milestone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD2BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milestone?

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

What colors pair well with Milestone?

Milestone 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 Milestone?

You can download Milestone 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 Milestone?

The hex code is #DAD2BE. In RGB it's 218, 210, 190, and in HSL it's 43°, 27%, 80%.

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