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Spring

#DBCFA2

RGB 219, 207, 162 · HSL 47°, 44%, 75% · CMYK 0, 5, 26, 14

Spring is #DBCFA2 in HEX — rgb(219, 207, 162), hsl(47°, 44%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 26%, 14%).

Spring pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#DBCFA2

RGB219, 207, 162

HSL47°, 44%, 75%

HSV47°, 26%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 26, 14

Decimal14405538

CSS RGBrgb(219, 207, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 44%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 263

Exact match

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 1.8 · #DCCC9F

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

ΔE 2.5 · #DCD2A9

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #DACEA6

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 2.8 · #E1CFA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 2.9 · #D3CDA2

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 3 · #E4D6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 3.4 · #DBD4AB

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDA6

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.7 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 3.7 · #D0CA9A

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.4 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.5 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.1 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 12.6 · #BEBD7F

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 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

#DBCFA2

#A3AFDB

Analogous

#DBB3A3

#DBCFA2

#CBDBA3

Triadic

#DBCFA2

#A3DBCF

#CFA3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBCFA2

#A3CBDB

#B3A3DB

Tetradic

#DBCFA2

#A3DBB3

#A3AFDB

#DBA3CB

Monochromatic

#A58F40

#C6B26C

#DBCFA2

#F1ECDA

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DBCFA2

#AFDBA3

#A3AFDB

#CFA3DB

Compound

#DBCFA2

#CBDBA3

#A3AFDB

#B3A3DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D9B6

#E7E1CA

#F0EDE2

Darker

#C8B46A

#9C8636

#5C4F1E

Saturation

#C8C4B7

#DBCFA3

#EDD991

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCFA2

#DAD0A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCFA2

#D1D1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCFA2

#DEC9CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring 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

#E4C895

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCFA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CDB9

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.

#808FC5

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: #DBCFA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCFA2;

CSS Variable

--color-spring: #DBCFA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring': '#DBCFA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCFA2] text-[#DBCFA2]

SCSS

$spring: #DBCFA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCFA2?

#DBCFA2 is Spring, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCFA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Spring?

Spring 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 Spring?

You can download Spring 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 Spring?

The hex code is #DBCFA2. In RGB it's 219, 207, 162, and in HSL it's 47°, 44%, 75%.

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