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Balboa

#DBD7CD

RGB 219, 215, 205 · HSL 43°, 16%, 83% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 14

Balboa is #DBD7CD in HEX — rgb(219, 215, 205), hsl(43°, 16%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 14%).

Balboa pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 16%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DBD7CD

RGB219, 215, 205

HSL43°, 16%, 83%

HSV43°, 6%, 86%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 14

Decimal14407629

CSS RGBrgb(219, 215, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 16%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Balboa 1549 · OC-27

Exact match

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

Exact match

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 0.4 · #DAD7CD

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 0.5 · #DBD7CE

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD6CB

Dulux

White Exchange SW1A6

ΔE 0.8 · #D9D7CD

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD8CF

Vista Paint

Sierra Snow K-958

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CE

Sherwin-Williams

Windfresh White SW7628

ΔE 1.1 · #DED8CF

Valspar

Tea Stain 6001-1A

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D5C9

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.9 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

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 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

#DBD7CD

#CDD1DB

Analogous

#DBD0CD

#DBD7CD

#D8DBCD

Triadic

#DBD7CD

#CDDBD7

#D7CDDB

Split-Complementary

#DBD7CD

#CDD8DB

#D0CDDB

Tetradic

#DBD7CD

#CDDBD0

#CDD1DB

#DBCDD8

Monochromatic

#9A8F74

#BAB3A0

#DBD7CD

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#DBD7CD

#D1DBCD

#CDD1DB

#D7CDDB

Compound

#DBD7CD

#D8DBCD

#CDD1DB

#D0CDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DFD7

#E9E7E1

#F2F1EE

Darker

#B8B09B

#897D60

#504937

Saturation

#D6D5D2

#DBD7CD

#EDDFBB

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD7CD

#DAD8CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD7CD

#D8D8CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD7CD

#DCD6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Balboa 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

#E4CEB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD7CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D3D9

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A1ACC7

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: #DBD7CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD7CD;

CSS Variable

--color-balboa: #DBD7CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balboa': '#DBD7CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD7CD] text-[#DBD7CD]

SCSS

$balboa: #DBD7CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD7CD?

#DBD7CD is Balboa, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD7CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balboa?

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

What colors pair well with Balboa?

Balboa 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 Balboa?

You can download Balboa 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 Balboa?

The hex code is #DBD7CD. In RGB it's 219, 215, 205, and in HSL it's 43°, 16%, 83%.

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