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Misty Moor

#DAD7AD

RGB 218, 215, 173 · HSL 56°, 38%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 21, 15

Misty Moor is #DAD7AD in HEX — rgb(218, 215, 173), hsl(56°, 38%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 21%, 15%).

Misty Moor pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 38%, 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#DAD7AD

RGB218, 215, 173

HSL56°, 38%, 77%

HSV56°, 21%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 21, 15

Decimal14342061

CSS RGBrgb(218, 215, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 38%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

Exact match

Valspar

Plum Passion 6007-5B

ΔE 1 · #D9D5AA

Dulux

Green Mesh S18E2

ΔE 1.1 · #D7D6AD

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD7AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 1.6 · #D8D4A8

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 1.8 · #DBD4AB

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2147-50

ΔE 2.1 · #DEDDB2

Vista Paint

Hillsmere K-413

ΔE 2.4 · #D2D2A9

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 2.7 · #E1D9AC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.4 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.5 · #D8DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Paddy SW6414

ΔE 4.3 · #DFD4B0

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 4.6 · #D6DBB7

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 9.1 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.5 · #D0C092

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DAD7AD

#AEB1DB

Analogous

#DBC1AE

#DAD7AD

#C7DBAE

Triadic

#DAD7AD

#AEDBD8

#D8AEDB

Split-Complementary

#DAD7AD

#AEC7DB

#C1AEDB

Tetradic

#DAD7AD

#AEDBC1

#AEB1DB

#DBAEC7

Monochromatic

#A59F4A

#C3BE79

#DAD7AD

#F2F1E3

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#DAD7AD

#B1DBAE

#AEB1DB

#D8AEDB

Compound

#DAD7AD

#C7DBAE

#AEB1DB

#C1AEDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E0BE

#E7E6D0

#F0EFE5

Darker

#C4BF76

#99933F

#5A5723

Saturation

#CBCABE

#DBD8AE

#EDE79C

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD7AD

#DED5AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD7AD

#D8D8B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD7AD

#DDD1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Misty Moor 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

#E3CE9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD7AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D3C1

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.

#8A8EC3

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: #DAD7AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD7AD;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-moor: #DAD7AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-moor': '#DAD7AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD7AD] text-[#DAD7AD]

SCSS

$misty-moor: #DAD7AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD7AD?

#DAD7AD is Misty Moor, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD7AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Moor?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Moor?

Misty Moor 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 Misty Moor?

You can download Misty Moor 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 Misty Moor?

The hex code is #DAD7AD. In RGB it's 218, 215, 173, and in HSL it's 56°, 38%, 77%.

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