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Liminality

#DAD79B

RGB 218, 215, 155 · HSL 57°, 46%, 73% · CMYK 0, 1, 29, 15

Liminality is #DAD79B in HEX — rgb(218, 215, 155), hsl(57°, 46%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 29%, 15%).

Liminality pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 46%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DAD79B

RGB218, 215, 155

HSL57°, 46%, 73%

HSV57°, 29%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 29, 15

Decimal14342043

CSS RGBrgb(218, 215, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 46%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 1.4 · #D6D69B

Dulux

Misty Bead S18F3

ΔE 2.1 · #D4D59B

Behr

Ground Ginger 380F-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D8D299

Vista Paint

Meadow Marsh K-428

ΔE 2.6 · #E1DD9E

Benjamin Moore

Morning CSP-880

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D19A

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E3DEA5

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.4 · #E0DEA6

PPG

Subtle Sunshine 1110-2

ΔE 3.9 · #E4D89A

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4.3 · #E4D799

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 5.6 · #DAD790

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 6 · #DDE5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 6.6 · #E3D590

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.3 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10.3 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

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 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

#DAD79B

#9A9EDA

Analogous

#DAB79A

#DAD79B

#BDDA9A

Triadic

#DAD79B

#9ADAD7

#D79ADA

Split-Complementary

#DAD79B

#9ABDDA

#B79ADA

Tetradic

#DAD79B

#9ADAB7

#9A9EDA

#DA9ABD

Monochromatic

#A09B3B

#C5C063

#DAD79B

#EEEDD2

#F8F8EC

Rectangle

#DAD79B

#9EDA9A

#9A9EDA

#D79ADA

Compound

#DAD79B

#BDDA9A

#9A9EDA

#B79ADA

Variations

Lighter

#E1DFAF

#E6E4C6

#EFEEDF

Darker

#C8C362

#9A9533

#5B581C

Saturation

#C4C3B1

#DAD79A

#ECE788

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

14.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD79B

#DFD49C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD79B

#D8D8A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD79B

#DECFD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Liminality 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

#E3CE8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD79B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D3B4

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.

#787CC4

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: #DAD79B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD79B;

CSS Variable

--color-liminality: #DAD79B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liminality': '#DAD79B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD79B] text-[#DAD79B]

SCSS

$liminality: #DAD79B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD79B?

#DAD79B is Liminality, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD79B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liminality?

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

What colors pair well with Liminality?

Liminality 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 Liminality?

You can download Liminality 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 Liminality?

The hex code is #DAD79B. In RGB it's 218, 215, 155, and in HSL it's 57°, 46%, 73%.

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