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Flaxen

#DBD399

RGB 219, 211, 153 · HSL 53°, 48%, 73% · CMYK 0, 4, 30, 14

Flaxen is #DBD399 in HEX — rgb(219, 211, 153), hsl(53°, 48%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 30%, 14%).

Flaxen pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 48%, 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#DBD399

RGB219, 211, 153

HSL53°, 48%, 73%

HSV53°, 30%, 86%

CMYK0, 4, 30, 14

Decimal14406553

CSS RGBrgb(219, 211, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 48%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flaxen S17F3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 0.9 · #DED49A

Behr

Ground Ginger 380F-4

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D299

Benjamin Moore

Morning CSP-880

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D19A

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 2.5 · #E3D9A0

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 3 · #E2D39B

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #E4D799

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 4 · #E3DEA5

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.5 · #E0DEA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 5.8 · #C9C489

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 6.2 · #EEDA9C

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 6.7 · #DAD790

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.8 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9 · #F6DFAD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DBD399

#99A1DB

Analogous

#DBB299

#DBD399

#C2DB99

Triadic

#DBD399

#99DBD3

#D399DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD399

#99C2DB

#B299DB

Tetradic

#DBD399

#99DBB2

#99A1DB

#DB99C2

Monochromatic

#A29639

#C7BB60

#DBD399

#EFECD2

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#DBD399

#A1DB99

#99A1DB

#D399DB

Compound

#DBD399

#C2DB99

#99A1DB

#B299DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DCAD

#E7E3C5

#EFEDDF

Darker

#CABE5F

#9C9030

#5C551B

Saturation

#C4C2B0

#DBD399

#EDE187

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD399

#DDD19A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD399

#D4D4A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD399

#DECBD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flaxen 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

#E4CB8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD399

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D0B2

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.

#7780C6

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: #DBD399;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD399;

CSS Variable

--color-flaxen: #DBD399;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaxen': '#DBD399' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD399] text-[#DBD399]

SCSS

$flaxen: #DBD399;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD399?

#DBD399 is Flaxen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD399 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flaxen?

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

What colors pair well with Flaxen?

Flaxen 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 Flaxen?

You can download Flaxen 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 Flaxen?

The hex code is #DBD399. In RGB it's 219, 211, 153, and in HSL it's 53°, 48%, 73%.

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