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Chalky

#DFC281

RGB 223, 194, 129 · HSL 41°, 59%, 69% · CMYK 0, 13, 42, 13

Chalky is #DFC281 in HEX — rgb(223, 194, 129), hsl(41°, 59%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 42%, 13%).

Chalky pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 59%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DFC281

RGB223, 194, 129

HSL41°, 59%, 69%

HSV41°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 13, 42, 13

Decimal14664321

CSS RGBrgb(223, 194, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 59%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 1.2 · #DDC17E

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C282

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC182

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #DFC686

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 2.2 · #E5C382

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 2.3 · #E2C681

Benjamin Moore

Da 208

ΔE 2.7 · #E1C888

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 4.4 · #D2B87B

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.7 · #D3BD76

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 4.9 · #E8C186

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 5.1 · #EEC784

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 5.5 · #E5C28B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#DFC281

#819FDF

Analogous

#DF9281

#DFC281

#CDDF81

Triadic

#DFC281

#81DFC1

#C181DF

Split-Complementary

#DFC281

#81CDDF

#9281DF

Tetradic

#DFC281

#81DF92

#819FDF

#DF81CD

Monochromatic

#9E7929

#CFA344

#DFC281

#EEDFBE

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DFC281

#9FDF81

#819FDF

#C181DF

Compound

#DFC281

#CDDF81

#819FDF

#9281DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5CD9A

#E7D8B8

#EFE8D8

Darker

#D4A746

#A07822

#5F4612

Saturation

#BEB5A2

#DFC181

#EFC771

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC281

#D6C881

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC281

#C7C78C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC281

#E2BAC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chalky 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

#E7BE7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC281

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C3A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6182CA

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: #DFC281;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC281;

CSS Variable

--color-chalky: #DFC281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chalky': '#DFC281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC281] text-[#DFC281]

SCSS

$chalky: #DFC281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC281?

#DFC281 is Chalky, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC281 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chalky?

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

What colors pair well with Chalky?

Chalky 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 Chalky?

You can download Chalky 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 Chalky?

The hex code is #DFC281. In RGB it's 223, 194, 129, and in HSL it's 41°, 59%, 69%.

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