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New Growth

#DBD5B7

RGB 219, 213, 183 · HSL 50°, 33%, 79% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 14

New Growth is #DBD5B7 in HEX — rgb(219, 213, 183), hsl(50°, 33%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 14%).

New Growth pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 33%, 79%. 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#DBD5B7

RGB219, 213, 183

HSL50°, 33%, 79%

HSV50°, 16%, 86%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 14

Decimal14407095

CSS RGBrgb(219, 213, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 33%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Handmade Linen S16D1

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD5B7

Behr

Springday MQ3-14

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD4B4

Benjamin Moore

Delaware 240 · CC-230

ΔE 1.8 · #DED4B8

PPG

Namaste 1026-1

ΔE 1.8 · #E1D8BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 1.9 · #D8D7B9

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 1.9 · #D5D1B2

Vista Paint

Land of Trees C-327

ΔE 2.2 · #DFD4B8

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 2.3 · #E1DBBB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E1D6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 2.8 · #E1DDBF

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 3 · #E0DDBD

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.8 · #DBDAB6

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 4.2 · #DEDFC3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DBD5B7

#B8BEDB

Analogous

#DBC4B8

#DBD5B7

#CFDBB8

Triadic

#DBD5B7

#B8DBD5

#D5B8DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD5B7

#B8CFDB

#C4B8DB

Tetradic

#DBD5B7

#B8DBC4

#B8BEDB

#DBB8CF

Monochromatic

#A69854

#C1B785

#DBD5B7

#F5F3EB

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#DBD5B7

#BEDBB8

#B8BEDB

#D5B8DB

Compound

#DBD5B7

#CFDBB8

#B8BEDB

#C4B8DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DEC6

#E8E5D6

#F1EFE8

Darker

#C2B781

#978A47

#595128

Saturation

#CFCDC4

#DBD5B8

#EDE1A6

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD5B7

#DCD5B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD5B7

#D6D6BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD5B7

#DDD1D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

New Growth 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

#E4CCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD5B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D1C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#949CC3

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: #DBD5B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD5B7;

CSS Variable

--color-new-growth: #DBD5B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-growth': '#DBD5B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD5B7] text-[#DBD5B7]

SCSS

$new-growth: #DBD5B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD5B7?

#DBD5B7 is New Growth, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD5B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Growth?

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

What colors pair well with New Growth?

New Growth 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 New Growth?

You can download New Growth 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 New Growth?

The hex code is #DBD5B7. In RGB it's 219, 213, 183, and in HSL it's 50°, 33%, 79%.

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