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Straw

#DACAA2

RGB 218, 202, 162 · HSL 43°, 43%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 26, 15

Straw is #DACAA2 in HEX — rgb(218, 202, 162), hsl(43°, 43%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 15%).

Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 43%, 75%. 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#DACAA2

RGB218, 202, 162

HSL43°, 43%, 75%

HSV43°, 26%, 85%

CMYK0, 7, 26, 15

Decimal14338722

CSS RGBrgb(218, 202, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 43%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Light C-321

ΔE 1 · #D9CBA4

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 1.2 · #DDCDA6

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 1.7 · #D9CCA6

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCCA7

PPG

Neutral Beige 12-31

ΔE 1.8 · #DFCCA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 1.8 · #D8C7A2

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2 · #DACEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2.2 · #DACBA7

Behr

White Oak HDC-NT-02

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C49C

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.9 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.2 · #E1C9A1

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.3 · #CDC196

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.5 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.1 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DACAA2

#A4B3DB

Analogous

#DBB0A4

#DACAA2

#CFDBA4

Triadic

#DACAA2

#A4DBCB

#CBA4DB

Split-Complementary

#DACAA2

#A4CFDB

#B0A4DB

Tetradic

#DACAA2

#A4DBB0

#A4B3DB

#DBA4CF

Monochromatic

#A48841

#C5AC6D

#DACAA2

#F0EADB

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DACAA2

#B3DBA4

#A4B3DB

#CBA4DB

Compound

#DACAA2

#CFDBA4

#A4B3DB

#B0A4DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D6B6

#E7DFCB

#EFECE2

Darker

#C7AD6B

#9B7F37

#5B4A1F

Saturation

#C7C3B7

#DBCBA4

#EDD392

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DACAA2

#D6CDA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DACAA2

#CDCDA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DACAA2

#DCC5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Straw 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

#E3C495

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DACAA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C9B9

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.

#8194C4

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: #DACAA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DACAA2;

CSS Variable

--color-straw: #DACAA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straw': '#DACAA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DACAA2] text-[#DACAA2]

SCSS

$straw: #DACAA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DACAA2?

#DACAA2 is Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DACAA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Straw?

Straw 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 Straw?

You can download Straw 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 Straw?

The hex code is #DACAA2. In RGB it's 218, 202, 162, and in HSL it's 43°, 43%, 75%.

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