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Heirloom

#DBCB9D

RGB 219, 203, 157 · HSL 45°, 46%, 74% · CMYK 0, 7, 28, 14

Heirloom is #DBCB9D in HEX — rgb(219, 203, 157), hsl(45°, 46%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 28%, 14%).

Heirloom pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 46%, 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#DBCB9D

RGB219, 203, 157

HSL45°, 46%, 74%

HSV45°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 28, 14

Decimal14404509

CSS RGBrgb(219, 203, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 46%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Adams HC-18

Exact match

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 0.7 · #DCCC9F

Vista Paint

Follow the Leader C-882

ΔE 2.4 · #DCC798

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 2.6 · #DCC797

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 2.8 · #E1CFA5

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 3 · #E2CEA4

Dulux

Vast Escape S16D3

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C395

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 3.4 · #E1CA99

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.2 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C9A1

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D0CA9A

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.4 · #D9CCA6

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 4.4 · #E9D4A9

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 7.5 · #ECCE98

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DBCB9D

#9EADDB

Analogous

#DBAD9E

#DBCB9D

#CCDB9E

Triadic

#DBCB9D

#9EDBCC

#CC9EDB

Split-Complementary

#DBCB9D

#9ECCDB

#AD9EDB

Tetradic

#DBCB9D

#9EDBAD

#9EADDB

#DB9ECC

Monochromatic

#A48A3D

#C7AE66

#DBCB9D

#F0E9D6

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#DBCB9D

#ADDB9E

#9EADDB

#CC9EDB

Compound

#DBCB9D

#CCDB9E

#9EADDB

#AD9EDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D6B2

#E7DFC8

#EFECE0

Darker

#C9B065

#9C8233

#5C4C1C

Saturation

#C6C1B4

#DBCC9E

#EDD58C

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCB9D

#D8CD9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCB9D

#CECEA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCB9D

#DDC5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Heirloom 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

#E4C591

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCB9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CAB5

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7B8EC5

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: #DBCB9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCB9D;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom: #DBCB9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom': '#DBCB9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCB9D] text-[#DBCB9D]

SCSS

$heirloom: #DBCB9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCB9D?

#DBCB9D is Heirloom, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCB9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom?

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

What colors pair well with Heirloom?

Heirloom 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 Heirloom?

You can download Heirloom 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 Heirloom?

The hex code is #DBCB9D. In RGB it's 219, 203, 157, and in HSL it's 45°, 46%, 74%.

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