YELLOWS
Sesame
#DBD6A7
Sesame pulls into the delicate end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 42%, 76%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sesame 381
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DBD6A7?
#DBD6A7 is Sesame, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #DBD6A7 warm or cool?
Sesame reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sesame?
Sesame works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Sesame?
Sesame pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sesame?
You can download Sesame 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 RGB value of #DBD6A7?
#DBD6A7 converts to RGB 219, 214, 167.