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Sweet Spring

#D4D3C3

RGB 212, 211, 195 · HSL 56°, 17%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 8, 17

Sweet Spring is #D4D3C3 in HEX — rgb(212, 211, 195), hsl(56°, 17%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 17%).

Sweet Spring pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 17%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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.

HEX#D4D3C3
RGB212, 211, 195
HSL56°, 17%, 80%
HSV56°, 8%, 83%
CMYK0, 0, 8, 17
Decimal13947843
CSS RGBrgb(212, 211, 195)
CSS HSLhsl(56, 17%, 80%)

Benjamin Moore

Sweet1500

ΔE 0.4 · #D5D4C4

PPG

Static14-11

ΔE 0.4 · #D5D3C3

Dunn-Edwards

Wishing WellDE6255

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D1C1

Dulux

SerenaS18B1

ΔE 1.3 · #D0D0C1

Kilz

Silver FernLG180-02

ΔE 1.4 · #D1D1BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard419

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D6C7

Vista Paint

Vintage FindK-894

ΔE 1.7 · #CFD2C1

Behr

Natural SpringQE-33

ΔE 1.8 · #D3D4C7

Sherwin-Williams

Liveable GreenSW6176

ΔE 2 · #CECEBD

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty285

ΔE 2 · #CFCEC0

Colorhouse

Bisque .05Bisque-05

ΔE 2.1 · #D9D9C8

Valspar

Aspiration5004-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #D3D7C7

IKEA

IKEA167167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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.

Complementary

#D4D3C3
#C3C4D5

Analogous

#D5CBC3
#D4D3C3
#CDD5C3

Triadic

#D4D3C3
#C3D5D4
#D4C3D5

Split-Complementary

#D4D3C3
#C3CDD5
#CBC3D5

Tetradic

#D4D3C3
#C3D5CB
#C3C4D5
#D5C3CD

Monochromatic

#95926A
#B5B397
#D4D3C3
#F4F4F0
#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#D4D3C3
#C4D5C3
#C3C4D5
#D4C3D5

Compound

#D4D3C3
#CDD5C3
#C3C4D5
#CBC3D5

Shades and tints of Sweet Spring run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F2ED
Tint #EBEAE3
Tint #E3E3D8
Tint #DCDBCE
Base #D4D3C3
Shade #B1AF91
Shade #898761
Shade #57553D
Shade #242319

Lighter

#DDDCCF
#E5E4DC
#EFEFEB

Darker

#B4B193
#85825B
#4E4C35

Saturation

#CFCEC9
#D5D4C3
#EAE6AE

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D3C3
#D6D2C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D3C3
#D3D3C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D3C3
#D5D1D2

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet Spring 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
#DECBAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D3C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD0D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#999CC2

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #D4D3C3;
CSS — background
background-color: #D4D3C3;
CSS Variable
--color-sweet-spring: #D4D3C3;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'sweet-spring': '#D4D3C3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#D4D3C3] text-[#D4D3C3]
SCSS
$sweet-spring: #D4D3C3;
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What color is #D4D3C3?

#D4D3C3 is Sweet Spring, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4D3C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Spring?

Sweet Spring 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 Sweet Spring?

You can download Sweet Spring 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 Sweet Spring?

The hex code is #D4D3C3. In RGB it's 212, 211, 195, and in HSL it's 56°, 17%, 80%.

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