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Warm Putty

#DAD4C8

RGB 218, 212, 200 · HSL 40°, 20%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 15

Warm Putty is #DAD4C8 in HEX — rgb(218, 212, 200), hsl(40°, 20%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 15%).

Warm Putty pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 20%, 82%. 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#DAD4C8

RGB218, 212, 200

HSL40°, 20%, 82%

HSV40°, 8%, 85%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 15

Decimal14341320

CSS RGBrgb(218, 212, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 20%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

Exact match

Dulux

Beige Royal Half S15B1H

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD4C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Harrow Gate 230

ΔE 0.6 · #DBD4C7

Vista Paint

Moon Drop C-25

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD4C7

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 0.9 · #DBD6CB

Behr

Windrush HDC-CT-19

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD4C9

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1 · #D7D2C5

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD2C7

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD1C6

Benjamin Moore

Bruton CW-710

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D2C8

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD6CB

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D6C8

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.6 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.8 · #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 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

#DAD4C8

#C8CEDA

Analogous

#DACBC8

#DAD4C8

#D7DAC8

Triadic

#DAD4C8

#C8DAD4

#D4C8DA

Split-Complementary

#DAD4C8

#C8D7DA

#CBC8DA

Tetradic

#DAD4C8

#C8DACB

#C8CEDA

#DAC8D7

Monochromatic

#9D8D6C

#BCB09A

#DAD4C8

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DAD4C8

#CEDAC8

#C8CEDA

#D4C8DA

Compound

#DAD4C8

#D7DAC8

#C8CEDA

#CBC8DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2DDD3

#E8E5DF

#F1F0ED

Darker

#BAAD95

#8C7B5A

#524834

Saturation

#D4D2CE

#DAD4C8

#EDDAB6

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD4C8

#D8D5C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD4C8

#D5D5CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD4C8

#DBD2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Warm Putty 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

#E3CCB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD4C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D1D5

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.

#9EABC5

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: #DAD4C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD4C8;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-putty: #DAD4C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-putty': '#DAD4C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD4C8] text-[#DAD4C8]

SCSS

$warm-putty: #DAD4C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD4C8?

#DAD4C8 is Warm Putty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD4C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Putty?

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

What colors pair well with Warm Putty?

Warm Putty 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 Warm Putty?

You can download Warm Putty 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 Warm Putty?

The hex code is #DAD4C8. In RGB it's 218, 212, 200, and in HSL it's 40°, 20%, 82%.

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