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Classic Khaki

#DBC79F

RGB 219, 199, 159 · HSL 40°, 45%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 14

Classic Khaki is #DBC79F in HEX — rgb(219, 199, 159), hsl(40°, 45%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 14%).

Classic Khaki pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 45%, 74%. 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#DBC79F

RGB219, 199, 159

HSL40°, 45%, 74%

HSV40°, 27%, 86%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 14

Decimal14403487

CSS RGBrgb(219, 199, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 45%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 0.9 · #DEC9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.2 · #DBC8A2

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.3 · #DCC6A0

Behr

Straw Basket UL160-6

ΔE 1.4 · #D8C59B

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

ΔE 1.8 · #DACAA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC8A3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.9 · #E1C9A1

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 2 · #DCC49B

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 2.7 · #DDCCA7

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 3.2 · #DACBA7

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.4 · #D9CCA6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.9 · #E6C9A2

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 4.5 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 7.1 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.7 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DBC79F

#9FB3DB

Analogous

#DBA99F

#DBC79F

#D1DB9F

Triadic

#DBC79F

#9FDBC7

#C79FDB

Split-Complementary

#DBC79F

#9FD1DB

#A99FDB

Tetradic

#DBC79F

#9FDBA9

#9FB3DB

#DB9FD1

Monochromatic

#A3813E

#C5A667

#DBC79F

#F0E7D6

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#DBC79F

#B3DB9F

#9FB3DB

#C79FDB

Compound

#DBC79F

#D1DB9F

#9FB3DB

#A99FDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D2B2

#E6DCC8

#EFEAE0

Darker

#C8A766

#9B7934

#5C471D

Saturation

#C6C0B4

#DBC79F

#EDCD8D

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC79F

#D5CBA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC79F

#CBCBA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC79F

#DDC2C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Classic Khaki 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

#E4C292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC79F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C7B7

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7C94C5

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: #DBC79F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC79F;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-khaki: #DBC79F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-khaki': '#DBC79F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC79F] text-[#DBC79F]

SCSS

$classic-khaki: #DBC79F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC79F?

#DBC79F is Classic Khaki, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC79F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Khaki?

Classic Khaki 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 Classic Khaki?

You can download Classic Khaki 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 Classic Khaki?

The hex code is #DBC79F. In RGB it's 219, 199, 159, and in HSL it's 40°, 45%, 74%.

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