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Powell

#DFCDA8

RGB 223, 205, 168 · HSL 40°, 46%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 25, 13

Powell is #DFCDA8 in HEX — rgb(223, 205, 168), hsl(40°, 46%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 25%, 13%).

Powell pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 46%, 77%. 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#DFCDA8

RGB223, 205, 168

HSL40°, 46%, 77%

HSV40°, 25%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 25, 13

Decimal14667176

CSS RGBrgb(223, 205, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 46%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Powell HC-35

Exact match

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 0.6 · #DDCCA7

PPG

Neutral Beige 12-31

ΔE 0.8 · #DFCCA6

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 1.3 · #DDCDA6

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 1.6 · #DACBA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Gabriel's Light 322

ΔE 1.8 · #DACCA8

Vista Paint

Dustry Trail K-981

ΔE 2 · #E2D1A9

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CCA6

Behr

Dried Plantain UL150-6

ΔE 2.5 · #E5CDA9

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC9A1

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E6CDAB

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.2 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.3 · #DDCDAE

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.7 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DFCDA8

#A9BBDF

Analogous

#DFB2A9

#DFCDA8

#D6DFA9

Triadic

#DFCDA8

#A9DFCD

#CDA9DF

Split-Complementary

#DFCDA8

#A9D6DF

#B2A9DF

Tetradic

#DFCDA8

#A9DFB2

#A9BBDF

#DFA9D6

Monochromatic

#AF8A41

#CBAD72

#DFCDA8

#F4EEE1

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DFCDA8

#BBDFA9

#A9BBDF

#CDA9DF

Compound

#DFCDA8

#D6DFA9

#A9BBDF

#B2A9DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D7BA

#EAE0CE

#F1EDE4

Darker

#CCAD6E

#A37E35

#604A1E

Saturation

#CCC7BC

#DFCDA9

#EFD39A

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFCDA8

#DAD0A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFCDA8

#D0D0AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFCDA8

#E1C8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Powell 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

#E7C699

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFCDA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CBBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#849BC9

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: #DFCDA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFCDA8;

CSS Variable

--color-powell: #DFCDA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powell': '#DFCDA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFCDA8] text-[#DFCDA8]

SCSS

$powell: #DFCDA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFCDA8?

#DFCDA8 is Powell, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFCDA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powell?

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

What colors pair well with Powell?

Powell 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 Powell?

You can download Powell 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 Powell?

The hex code is #DFCDA8. In RGB it's 223, 205, 168, and in HSL it's 40°, 46%, 77%.

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