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Gloucester Green

#DAD4B2

RGB 218, 212, 178 · HSL 51°, 35%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 18, 15

Gloucester Green is #DAD4B2 in HEX — rgb(218, 212, 178), hsl(51°, 35%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 15%).

Gloucester Green pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 35%, 78%. 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#DAD4B2

RGB218, 212, 178

HSL51°, 35%, 78%

HSV51°, 18%, 85%

CMYK0, 3, 18, 15

Decimal14341298

CSS RGBrgb(218, 212, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 35%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

GloucesterCW-440

ΔE 0.4 · #DBD5B3

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Behr

SpringdayMQ3-14

ΔE 1 · #DAD4B4

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Vista Paint

Alsot OliveC-391

ΔE 1.8 · #DDD5B0

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Hallman-Lindsay

Alsot Olive392

ΔE 2 · #DFD5B1

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Kilz

Garden MossLF190-02

ΔE 2.1 · #D5D1B2

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Sherwin-Williams

Rice PaddySW6414

ΔE 2.3 · #DFD4B0

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Dulux

Handmade LinenS16D1

ΔE 2.3 · #DDD5B7

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Valspar

Martinique Dawn6003-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #D2CFAC

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Colorhouse

Leaf .01Leaf-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D1AD

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Farrow & Ball

Green Ground206

ΔE 2.7 · #DBDAB6

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PPG

Lovely Linen1099-3

ΔE 3.2 · #DBCEAC

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Dunn-Edwards

Dull SageDE5499

ΔE 3.7 · #DBD4AB

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IKEA

IKEA04242

ΔE 4.3 · #D9CCA6

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Dutch Boy

AlchemyDCP-0251

ΔE 6.7 · #EED9BA

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RAL

Oyster White1013

ΔE 8.3 · #EEEACD

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Kobra

Ivory02

ΔE 10 · #E6C9A2

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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

#DAD4B2

#B3B9DB

Analogous

#DBC1B3

#DAD4B2

#CDDBB3

Triadic

#DAD4B2

#B3DBD5

#D5B3DB

Split-Complementary

#DAD4B2

#B3CDDB

#C1B3DB

Tetradic

#DAD4B2

#B3DBC1

#B3B9DB

#DBB3CD

Monochromatic

#A59850

#C2B880

#DAD4B2

#F3F2E7

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#DAD4B2

#B9DBB3

#B3B9DB

#D5B3DB

Compound

#DAD4B2

#CDDBB3

#B3B9DB

#C1B3DB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gloucester Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F3EA

Tint #EEECDD

Tint #E8E4CF

Tint #E1DCC1

Base #DAD4B2

Shade #BFB57A

Shade #9B8F4B

Shade #625A2F

Shade #292614

Variations

Lighter

#E2DDC2

#E7E4D3

#F0EFE7

Darker

#C2B87C

#988B43

#595226

Saturation

#CDCBC1

#DBD5B3

#EDE1A1

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD4B2

#DBD3B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD4B2

#D5D5B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD4B2

#DCCFD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gloucester 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

#E3CCA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD4B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D1C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8F97C3

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: #DAD4B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD4B2;

CSS Variable

--color-gloucester-green: #DAD4B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gloucester-green': '#DAD4B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD4B2] text-[#DAD4B2]

SCSS

$gloucester-green: #DAD4B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD4B2?

#DAD4B2 is Gloucester Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD4B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gloucester Green?

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

What colors pair well with Gloucester Green?

Gloucester 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 Gloucester Green?

You can download Gloucester 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 Gloucester Green?

The hex code is #DAD4B2. In RGB it's 218, 212, 178, and in HSL it's 51°, 35%, 78%.

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