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Crêpe Papier

#DBD7C4

RGB 219, 215, 196 · HSL 50°, 24%, 81% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 14

Crêpe Papier is #DBD7C4 in HEX — rgb(219, 215, 196), hsl(50°, 24%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 14%).

Crêpe Papier pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 24%, 81%. 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#DBD7C4

RGB219, 215, 196

HSL50°, 24%, 81%

HSV50°, 11%, 86%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 14

Decimal14407620

CSS RGBrgb(219, 215, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 24%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tapestry 975

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD8C6

Behr

Sandy Clay BWC-25

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD9C5

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD8C7

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.1 · #DED8C6

PPG

Cozy Cream 1112-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E0DBC7

Dulux

Sandbank Half S17C1H

ΔE 1.7 · #DEDBC6

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD3C0

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 1.9 · #D5D3BF

Vista Paint

Poseidon's Beard C-418

ΔE 2.1 · #DAD6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 2.1 · #D9D6C7

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.2 · #DFD7C1

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D1C0

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 2.6 · #E2DACA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#DBD7C4

#C3C7DA

Analogous

#DACBC3

#DBD7C4

#D2DAC3

Triadic

#DBD7C4

#C3DAD6

#D6C3DA

Split-Complementary

#DBD7C4

#C3D2DA

#CBC3DA

Tetradic

#DBD7C4

#C3DACB

#C3C7DA

#DAC3D2

Monochromatic

#A09664

#BDB693

#DBD7C4

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#DBD7C4

#C7DAC3

#C3C7DA

#D6C3DA

Compound

#DBD7C4

#D2DAC3

#C3C7DA

#CBC3DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2DECF

#E8E6DC

#F1F0EB

Darker

#BCB48F

#908654

#544E30

Saturation

#D2D1CB

#DAD6C3

#EDE3B1

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD7C4

#DBD7C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD7C4

#D8D8C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD7C4

#DCD4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crêpe Papier 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

#E4CEAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD7C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D3D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9CA2C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DBD7C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD7C4;

CSS Variable

--color-crêpe-papier: #DBD7C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crêpe-papier': '#DBD7C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD7C4] text-[#DBD7C4]

SCSS

$crêpe-papier: #DBD7C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD7C4?

#DBD7C4 is Crêpe Papier, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD7C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crêpe Papier?

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

What colors pair well with Crêpe Papier?

Crêpe Papier 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 Crêpe Papier?

You can download Crêpe Papier 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 Crêpe Papier?

The hex code is #DBD7C4. In RGB it's 219, 215, 196, and in HSL it's 50°, 24%, 81%.

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