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Loafer

#DBD9C2

RGB 219, 217, 194 · HSL 55°, 26%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 11, 14

Loafer is #DBD9C2 in HEX — rgb(219, 217, 194), hsl(55°, 26%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 14%).

Loafer pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 26%, 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#DBD9C2

RGB219, 217, 194

HSL55°, 26%, 81%

HSV55°, 11%, 86%

CMYK0, 1, 11, 14

Decimal14408130

CSS RGBrgb(219, 217, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 26%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

River Reed 1114-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDBC4

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDCC4

Dulux

Sandbank Half S17C1H

ΔE 1.4 · #DEDBC6

Behr

Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D5BF

Benjamin Moore

Natural 1515

ΔE 2 · #DFDCC8

Valspar

Lunar Tide 6006-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #DBD9BE

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.3 · #DFD7C1

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DAC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DAC3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D5D3BF

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 3 · #DED8C6

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 3.2 · #E2D8C3

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 3.7 · #E7DFC5

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DBD9C2

#C2C4DB

Analogous

#DBCCC2

#DBD9C2

#D1DBC2

Triadic

#DBD9C2

#C2DBD9

#D9C2DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD9C2

#C2D1DB

#CCC2DB

Tetradic

#DBD9C2

#C2DBCC

#C2C4DB

#DBC2D1

Monochromatic

#A39D62

#BFBB92

#DBD9C2

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#DBD9C2

#C4DBC2

#C2C4DB

#D9C2DB

Compound

#DBD9C2

#D1DBC2

#C2C4DB

#CCC2DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E1CE

#E8E7DC

#F1F1EB

Darker

#BEBA8D

#928D51

#56532E

Saturation

#D2D2CB

#DBD9C2

#EDE8B0

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD9C2

#DDD8C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD9C2

#D9D9C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD9C2

#DDD6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Loafer 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

#E4CFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD9C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D4D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#9C9FC3

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: #DBD9C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD9C2;

CSS Variable

--color-loafer: #DBD9C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'loafer': '#DBD9C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD9C2] text-[#DBD9C2]

SCSS

$loafer: #DBD9C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD9C2?

#DBD9C2 is Loafer, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD9C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Loafer?

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

What colors pair well with Loafer?

Loafer 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 Loafer?

You can download Loafer 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 Loafer?

The hex code is #DBD9C2. In RGB it's 219, 217, 194, and in HSL it's 55°, 26%, 81%.

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