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Pearly Putty

#DBD3BD

RGB 219, 211, 189 · HSL 44°, 29%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 14

Pearly Putty is #DBD3BD in HEX — rgb(219, 211, 189), hsl(44°, 29%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 14%).

Pearly Putty pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 29%, 80%. 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#DBD3BD

RGB219, 211, 189

HSL44°, 29%, 80%

HSV44°, 14%, 86%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 14

Decimal14406589

CSS RGBrgb(219, 211, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 29%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Berber 955

ΔE 0.4 · #DCD3BD

Vista Paint

Dried Grass C-347

ΔE 0.4 · #DCD4BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Dried Grass 348

ΔE 0.7 · #DDD5BF

Valspar

Milestone 6007-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD2BE

Dulux

Muriwai NZ9E2

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD2BB

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.4 · #DFD7C1

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 1.5 · #DED2BC

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster Bar SW7565

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD0BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.6 · #E0D5BE

PPG

Wright Pearl Gray FLLW918

ΔE 1.7 · #DACFBA

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.1 · #DCD0B8

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 2.2 · #E2D8C3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.3 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DBD3BD

#BDC5DB

Analogous

#DBC4BD

#DBD3BD

#D4DBBD

Triadic

#DBD3BD

#BDDBD3

#D3BDDB

Split-Complementary

#DBD3BD

#BDD4DB

#C4BDDB

Tetradic

#DBD3BD

#BDDBC4

#BDC5DB

#DBBDD4

Monochromatic

#A4915B

#C0B28C

#DBD3BD

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#DBD3BD

#C5DBBD

#BDC5DB

#D3BDDB

Compound

#DBD3BD

#D4DBBD

#BDC5DB

#C4BDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DCCA

#E8E4D9

#F1EFEA

Darker

#BFB087

#94814C

#574B2C

Saturation

#D0CEC8

#DBD3BD

#EDDBAB

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD3BD

#D9D4BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD3BD

#D4D4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD3BD

#DCD0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pearly Putty 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

#E4CBA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD3BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D0CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#99A4C2

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #DBD3BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD3BD;

CSS Variable

--color-pearly-putty: #DBD3BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearly-putty': '#DBD3BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD3BD] text-[#DBD3BD]

SCSS

$pearly-putty: #DBD3BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD3BD?

#DBD3BD is Pearly Putty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD3BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearly Putty?

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

What colors pair well with Pearly Putty?

Pearly Putty 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 Pearly Putty?

You can download Pearly Putty 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 Pearly Putty?

The hex code is #DBD3BD. In RGB it's 219, 211, 189, and in HSL it's 44°, 29%, 80%.

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