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Cotswold Dill

#DBCDAD

RGB 219, 205, 173 · HSL 42°, 39%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 21, 14

Cotswold Dill is #DBCDAD in HEX — rgb(219, 205, 173), hsl(42°, 39%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 14%).

Cotswold Dill pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 39%, 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#DBCDAD

RGB219, 205, 173

HSL42°, 39%, 77%

HSV42°, 21%, 86%

CMYK0, 6, 21, 14

Decimal14405037

CSS RGBrgb(219, 205, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 39%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Peaceable Kingdom C-314

ΔE 0.7 · #DBCCAB

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 0.9 · #DDCDAE

Benjamin Moore

Monroe HC-26

ΔE 1 · #DBCBAB

PPG

Lovely Linen 1099-3

ΔE 1.1 · #DBCEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Peaceable Kingdom 315

ΔE 1.2 · #DDCCAC

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1.6 · #E0CFB0

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.9 · #D8C8A9

Dunn-Edwards

Boutique Beige DE6178

ΔE 2.2 · #E1CEAD

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 2.2 · #DFD1B4

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #D8CCB0

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.2 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 4 · #D5D1B2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.6 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DBCDAD

#ADBBDB

Analogous

#DBB7AD

#DBCDAD

#D2DBAD

Triadic

#DBCDAD

#ADDBCD

#CDADDB

Split-Complementary

#DBCDAD

#ADD2DB

#B7ADDB

Tetradic

#DBCDAD

#ADDBB7

#ADBBDB

#DBADD2

Monochromatic

#A78B49

#C4AD78

#DBCDAD

#F3EEE3

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#DBCDAD

#BBDBAD

#ADBBDB

#CDADDB

Compound

#DBCDAD

#D2DBAD

#ADBBDB

#B7ADDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D7BE

#E7E0D0

#F0EDE5

Darker

#C5AD75

#9A7F3E

#5B4A23

Saturation

#CBC7BD

#DBCDAD

#EDD59C

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCDAD

#D7CFAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCDAD

#CFCFB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCDAD

#DDC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cotswold Dill 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

#E4C69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCDAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CBC1

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.

#8A9BC4

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: #DBCDAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCDAD;

CSS Variable

--color-cotswold-dill: #DBCDAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cotswold-dill': '#DBCDAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCDAD] text-[#DBCDAD]

SCSS

$cotswold-dill: #DBCDAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCDAD?

#DBCDAD is Cotswold Dill, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCDAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cotswold Dill?

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

What colors pair well with Cotswold Dill?

Cotswold Dill 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 Cotswold Dill?

You can download Cotswold Dill 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 Cotswold Dill?

The hex code is #DBCDAD. In RGB it's 219, 205, 173, and in HSL it's 42°, 39%, 77%.

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