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Tender Shoots

#DBDDA9

RGB 219, 221, 169 · HSL 62°, 43%, 76% · CMYK 1, 0, 24, 13

Tender Shoots is #DBDDA9 in HEX — rgb(219, 221, 169), hsl(62°, 43%, 76%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 24%, 13%).

Tender Shoots pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 43%, 76%. 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#DBDDA9

RGB219, 221, 169

HSL62°, 43%, 76%

HSV62°, 24%, 87%

CMYK1, 0, 24, 13

Decimal14409129

CSS RGBrgb(219, 221, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 43%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

Exact match

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 1.3 · #DCDCAA

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDCAB

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 2.7 · #E0DEA6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D8DBAC

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 2.8 · #DEDFB0

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 2.9 · #E1DCAA

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #D9D8A9

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 3.4 · #E2DCAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 4 · #CFD4A4

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 4.2 · #E9E5B3

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 4.5 · #CDD3A3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.1 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10.2 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #D0C092

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DBDDA9

#A9A7DC

Analogous

#DCC4A7

#DBDDA9

#C0DCA7

Triadic

#DBDDA9

#A7DADC

#DCA7DA

Split-Complementary

#DBDDA9

#A7C0DC

#C4A7DC

Tetradic

#DBDDA9

#A7DCC4

#A9A7DC

#DCA7C0

Monochromatic

#A4A843

#C3C671

#DBDDA9

#F1F2DE

#F7F8ED

Rectangle

#DBDDA9

#A7DCA9

#A9A7DC

#DCA7DA

Compound

#DBDDA9

#C0DCA7

#A9A7DC

#C4A7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E2E3B9

#E7E8CD

#F0F0E3

Darker

#C5C86E

#9A9D38

#5B5D1F

Saturation

#C9CABA

#DADCA7

#EBEE96

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDDA9

#E3D8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDDA9

#DDDDB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDDA9

#DFD6DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tender Shoots 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

#E4D29A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDDA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D7BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8684C6

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #DBDDA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDDA9;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-shoots: #DBDDA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-shoots': '#DBDDA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDDA9] text-[#DBDDA9]

SCSS

$tender-shoots: #DBDDA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDDA9?

#DBDDA9 is Tender Shoots, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBDDA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tender Shoots?

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

What colors pair well with Tender Shoots?

Tender Shoots 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 Tender Shoots?

You can download Tender Shoots 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 Tender Shoots?

The hex code is #DBDDA9. In RGB it's 219, 221, 169, and in HSL it's 62°, 43%, 76%.

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