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Straw Harvest

#DBC8A2

RGB 219, 200, 162 · HSL 40°, 44%, 75% · CMYK 0, 9, 26, 14

Straw Harvest is #DBC8A2 in HEX — rgb(219, 200, 162), hsl(40°, 44%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 14%).

Straw Harvest pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 44%, 75%. 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#DBC8A2

RGB219, 200, 162

HSL40°, 44%, 75%

HSV40°, 26%, 86%

CMYK0, 9, 26, 14

Decimal14403746

CSS RGBrgb(219, 200, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 44%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 1.1 · #D8C7A2

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.3 · #DCC6A0

PPG

Neutral Beige 12-31

ΔE 1.4 · #DFCCA6

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC9A1

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

ΔE 1.6 · #DACAA2

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 1.7 · #DDCCA7

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C39E

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 1.8 · #E0C9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2.2 · #DACBA7

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.4 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.6 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E6CDAB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.3 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.1 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DBC8A2

#A3B6DB

Analogous

#DBADA3

#DBC8A2

#D2DBA3

Triadic

#DBC8A2

#A3DBC9

#C9A3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBC8A2

#A3D2DB

#ADA3DB

Tetradic

#DBC8A2

#A3DBAD

#A3B6DB

#DBA3D2

Monochromatic

#A58440

#C6A86C

#DBC8A2

#F1E9DA

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#DBC8A2

#B6DBA3

#A3B6DB

#C9A3DB

Compound

#DBC8A2

#D2DBA3

#A3B6DB

#ADA3DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D3B6

#E7DECA

#F0EBE2

Darker

#C8A96A

#9C7A36

#5C481E

Saturation

#C8C2B7

#DBC9A3

#EDCF91

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC8A2

#D5CCA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC8A2

#CBCBA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC8A2

#DDC3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Straw Harvest 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

#E4C395

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC8A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C8B9

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.

#8097C5

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: #DBC8A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC8A2;

CSS Variable

--color-straw-harvest: #DBC8A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straw-harvest': '#DBC8A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC8A2] text-[#DBC8A2]

SCSS

$straw-harvest: #DBC8A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC8A2?

#DBC8A2 is Straw Harvest, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC8A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Straw Harvest?

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

What colors pair well with Straw Harvest?

Straw Harvest 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 Straw Harvest?

You can download Straw Harvest 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 Straw Harvest?

The hex code is #DBC8A2. In RGB it's 219, 200, 162, and in HSL it's 40°, 44%, 75%.

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