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Winter Garden

#DBCE97

RGB 219, 206, 151 · HSL 49°, 49%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 31, 14

Winter Garden is #DBCE97 in HEX — rgb(219, 206, 151), hsl(49°, 49%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 31%, 14%).

Winter Garden pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 49%, 73%. 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#DBCE97

RGB219, 206, 151

HSL49°, 49%, 73%

HSV49°, 31%, 86%

CMYK0, 6, 31, 14

Decimal14405271

CSS RGBrgb(219, 206, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 49%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Garden 360E-3

Exact match

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D39B

Dulux

Hinuera NZ10C3

ΔE 2.1 · #DECC96

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 2.6 · #DED49A

Benjamin Moore

Morning CSP-880

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D19A

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 3.9 · #D0C58B

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 3.9 · #E3D9A0

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4.6 · #E4D799

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 4.9 · #E1CA99

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 4.9 · #DCC797

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.2 · #DFC795

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.2 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.4 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 6.6 · #E0DEA6

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 7.1 · #ECCE98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#DBCE97

#98A5DC

Analogous

#DCAE98

#DBCE97

#C7DC98

Triadic

#DBCE97

#98DCD0

#D098DC

Split-Complementary

#DBCE97

#98C7DC

#AE98DC

Tetradic

#DBCE97

#98DCAE

#98A5DC

#DC98C7

Monochromatic

#A39038

#C8B55F

#DBCE97

#EFEAD1

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#DBCE97

#A5DC98

#98A5DC

#D098DC

Compound

#DBCE97

#C7DC98

#98A5DC

#AE98DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D9AD

#E7E1C4

#EFECDF

Darker

#CBB75E

#9E892F

#5D511A

Saturation

#C4C1B0

#DCD098

#EDDB87

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCE97

#DACE98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCE97

#D0D0A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCE97

#DEC7CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Winter Garden 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

#E4C78C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCE97

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CCB1

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.

#7685C7

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: #DBCE97;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCE97;

CSS Variable

--color-winter-garden: #DBCE97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter-garden': '#DBCE97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCE97] text-[#DBCE97]

SCSS

$winter-garden: #DBCE97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCE97?

#DBCE97 is Winter Garden, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCE97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winter Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Winter Garden?

Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden?

You can download Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden?

The hex code is #DBCE97. In RGB it's 219, 206, 151, and in HSL it's 49°, 49%, 73%.

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