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Harrow Gate

#DCD5C6

RGB 220, 213, 198 · HSL 41°, 24%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 14

Harrow Gate is #DCD5C6 in HEX — rgb(220, 213, 198), hsl(41°, 24%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 14%).

Harrow Gate pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 24%, 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#DCD5C6

RGB220, 213, 198

HSL41°, 24%, 82%

HSV41°, 10%, 86%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 14

Decimal14472646

CSS RGBrgb(220, 213, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 24%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Harrow Gate C-229

Exact match

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 0.5 · #DCD5C7

Benjamin Moore

Edgecomb HC-173

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD4C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.6 · #DED6C7

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD6C7

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 1.2 · #DCD4C3

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D6C8

PPG

Casual Elegance 1075-3

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD5C8

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 1.5 · #E1D7C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.5 · #D9D2C1

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D2C5

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.7 · #DCD8C7

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.9 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.1 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DCD5C6

#C6CDDC

Analogous

#DCCAC6

#DCD5C6

#D8DCC6

Triadic

#DCD5C6

#C6DCD5

#D5C6DC

Split-Complementary

#DCD5C6

#C6D8DC

#CAC6DC

Tetradic

#DCD5C6

#C6DCCA

#C6CDDC

#DCC6D8

Monochromatic

#A28F67

#BFB297

#DCD5C6

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#DCD5C6

#CDDCC6

#C6CDDC

#D5C6DC

Compound

#DCD5C6

#D8DCC6

#C6CDDC

#CAC6DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DED1

#E9E6DE

#F2F0EC

Darker

#BDAF91

#917E55

#554A30

Saturation

#D4D2CE

#DCD5C6

#EEDCB5

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD5C6

#DAD6C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD5C6

#D6D6C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD5C6

#DDD3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Harrow Gate 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

#E4CCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD5C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D1D4

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.

#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: #DCD5C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD5C6;

CSS Variable

--color-harrow-gate: #DCD5C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harrow-gate': '#DCD5C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD5C6] text-[#DCD5C6]

SCSS

$harrow-gate: #DCD5C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD5C6?

#DCD5C6 is Harrow Gate, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD5C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harrow Gate?

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

What colors pair well with Harrow Gate?

Harrow Gate 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 Harrow Gate?

You can download Harrow Gate 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 Harrow Gate?

The hex code is #DCD5C6. In RGB it's 220, 213, 198, and in HSL it's 41°, 24%, 82%.

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