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Nantucket

#DCD9BD

RGB 220, 217, 189 · HSL 54°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 14, 14

Nantucket is #DCD9BD in HEX — rgb(220, 217, 189), hsl(54°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 14%, 14%).

Nantucket pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 31%, 80%. 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#DCD9BD

RGB220, 217, 189

HSL54°, 31%, 80%

HSV54°, 14%, 86%

CMYK0, 1, 14, 14

Decimal14473661

CSS RGBrgb(220, 217, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket 521

Exact match

Valspar

Lunar Tide 6006-3B

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD9BE

Behr

Stucco Tan BWC-26

ΔE 1.1 · #DFDABF

Dulux

Apple Cucumber S17E1

ΔE 1.3 · #DBDABC

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Reed DE5527

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDCBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 1.6 · #D8D7B9

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2.4 · #DEDFC3

PPG

Namaste 1026-1

ΔE 2.4 · #E1D8BB

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 2.4 · #E0DDBD

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDCC4

Vista Paint

Planet Earth C-404

ΔE 2.5 · #DADDC2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 4 · #E0D5BE

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.8 · #E6C9A2

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

#DCD9BD

#BCBFDC

Analogous

#DCC9BC

#DCD9BD

#CFDCBC

Triadic

#DCD9BD

#BCDCD9

#D9BCDC

Split-Complementary

#DCD9BD

#BCCFDC

#C9BCDC

Tetradic

#DCD9BD

#BCDCC9

#BCBFDC

#DCBCCF

Monochromatic

#A79F58

#C1BC8A

#DCD9BD

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#DCD9BD

#BFDCBC

#BCBFDC

#D9BCDC

Compound

#DCD9BD

#CFDCBC

#BCBFDC

#C9BCDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E0CA

#E8E7D8

#F1F0E9

Darker

#C1BB85

#968F4A

#59542A

Saturation

#D1D0C7

#DCD9BC

#EDE7AB

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

14.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD9BD

#DED8BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD9BD

#DADAC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD9BD

#DED5D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nantucket 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

#E4CFA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD9BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D4CD

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.

#989CC3

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 · 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 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: #DCD9BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD9BD;

CSS Variable

--color-nantucket: #DCD9BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nantucket': '#DCD9BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD9BD] text-[#DCD9BD]

SCSS

$nantucket: #DCD9BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD9BD?

#DCD9BD is Nantucket, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD9BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nantucket?

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

What colors pair well with Nantucket?

Nantucket 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 Nantucket?

You can download Nantucket 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 Nantucket?

The hex code is #DCD9BD. In RGB it's 220, 217, 189, and in HSL it's 54°, 31%, 80%.

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