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Elmira

#DCD4C4

RGB 220, 212, 196 · HSL 40°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 14

Elmira is #DCD4C4 in HEX — rgb(220, 212, 196), hsl(40°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 14%).

Elmira pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 26%, 82%. 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#DCD4C4

RGB220, 212, 196

HSL40°, 26%, 82%

HSV40°, 11%, 86%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 14

Decimal14472388

CSS RGBrgb(220, 212, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elmira HC-84

Exact match

Vista Paint

Earthling C-215

Exact match

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 0.5 · #DCD4C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.9 · #DED6C7

Behr

Stonewashed PPU8-15

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD6C6

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1 · #D9D2C1

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1 · #DFD6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD2C3

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD4C4

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D7C7

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 1.9 · #D6CFBF

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DCD4C4

#C5CDDD

Analogous

#DDC9C5

#DCD4C4

#D9DDC5

Triadic

#DCD4C4

#C5DDD5

#D5C5DD

Split-Complementary

#DCD4C4

#C5D9DD

#C9C5DD

Tetradic

#DCD4C4

#C5DDC9

#C5CDDD

#DDC5D9

Monochromatic

#A48F65

#C1B295

#DCD4C4

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DCD4C4

#CDDDC5

#C5CDDD

#D5C5DD

Compound

#DCD4C4

#D9DDC5

#C5CDDD

#C9C5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DDD1

#EAE5DD

#F2F0EC

Darker

#BFAF8F

#947E52

#574A2F

Saturation

#D5D2CE

#DDD5C5

#EEDBB4

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD4C4

#DAD5C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD4C4

#D5D5C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD4C4

#DDD2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elmira 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

#E4CCAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD4C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D1D2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9EABC5

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: #DCD4C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD4C4;

CSS Variable

--color-elmira: #DCD4C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elmira': '#DCD4C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD4C4] text-[#DCD4C4]

SCSS

$elmira: #DCD4C4;

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#E0D8C6 · ΔE 1.7

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#DED3C6 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD4C4?

#DCD4C4 is Elmira, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD4C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elmira?

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

What colors pair well with Elmira?

Elmira 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 Elmira?

You can download Elmira 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 Elmira?

The hex code is #DCD4C4. In RGB it's 220, 212, 196, and in HSL it's 40°, 26%, 82%.

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