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Castleton

#DBD4A2

RGB 219, 212, 162 · HSL 53°, 44%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 26, 14

Castleton is #DBD4A2 in HEX — rgb(219, 212, 162), hsl(53°, 44%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 26%, 14%).

Castleton pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 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#DBD4A2

RGB219, 212, 162

HSL53°, 44%, 75%

HSV53°, 26%, 86%

CMYK0, 3, 26, 14

Decimal14406818

CSS RGBrgb(219, 212, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 44%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Castleton HC-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D4A6

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.9 · #E2DCAB

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #D9D8A9

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 3.3 · #E1D9AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3.4 · #D8D4A8

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 3.7 · #D0CA9A

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 3.8 · #E2DEAE

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 4.2 · #E8DDAE

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.6 · #E0DEA6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.7 · #D8DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 5.5 · #CBC99D

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7 · #EADFB7

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.1 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11 · #E6D690

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 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

#DBD4A2

#A3AADB

Analogous

#DBB9A3

#DBD4A2

#C6DBA3

Triadic

#DBD4A2

#A3DBD5

#D5A3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD4A2

#A3C6DB

#B9A3DB

Tetradic

#DBD4A2

#A3DBB9

#A3AADB

#DBA3C6

Monochromatic

#A59940

#C6BB6C

#DBD4A2

#F1EEDA

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#DBD4A2

#AADBA3

#A3AADB

#D5A3DB

Compound

#DBD4A2

#C6DBA3

#A3AADB

#B9A3DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DDB6

#E7E4CA

#F0EEE2

Darker

#C8BD6A

#9C9036

#5C551E

Saturation

#C8C6B7

#DBD5A3

#EDE291

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD4A2

#DDD3A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD4A2

#D5D5AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD4A2

#DECDD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Castleton 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

#E4CC95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD4A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D1B9

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.

#8088C5

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: #DBD4A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD4A2;

CSS Variable

--color-castleton: #DBD4A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castleton': '#DBD4A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD4A2] text-[#DBD4A2]

SCSS

$castleton: #DBD4A2;

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#E5DBAB · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD4A2?

#DBD4A2 is Castleton, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD4A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Castleton?

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

What colors pair well with Castleton?

Castleton 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 Castleton?

You can download Castleton 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 Castleton?

The hex code is #DBD4A2. In RGB it's 219, 212, 162, and in HSL it's 53°, 44%, 75%.

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