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Baked Bread

#DACBA9

RGB 218, 203, 169 · HSL 42°, 40%, 76% · CMYK 0, 7, 22, 15

Baked Bread is #DACBA9 in HEX — rgb(218, 203, 169), hsl(42°, 40%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 22%, 15%).

Baked Bread pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 40%, 76%. 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#DACBA9

RGB218, 203, 169

HSL42°, 40%, 76%

HSV42°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 7, 22, 15

Decimal14338985

CSS RGBrgb(218, 203, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 40%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Baked Bread 1100-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Peaceable Kingdom C-314

ΔE 0.7 · #DBCCAB

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 1 · #DACBA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Gabriel's Light 322

ΔE 1.1 · #DACCA8

Benjamin Moore

Monroe HC-26

ΔE 1.1 · #DBCBAB

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 1.7 · #DDCAA7

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCDAE

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CCA6

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 2.4 · #E0CFB0

Behr

Ancient Scroll MQ3-44

ΔE 3.1 · #E0CAAB

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 3.3 · #DACEA6

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E6CDAB

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.2 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.7 · #CAC4B0

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

#DACBA9

#A9B8DA

Analogous

#DAB3A9

#DACBA9

#D0DAA9

Triadic

#DACBA9

#A9DACC

#CCA9DA

Split-Complementary

#DACBA9

#A9D0DA

#B3A9DA

Tetradic

#DACBA9

#A9DAB3

#A9B8DA

#DAA9D0

Monochromatic

#A48846

#C3AB74

#DACBA9

#F1ECDF

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#DACBA9

#B8DAA9

#A9B8DA

#CCA9DA

Compound

#DACBA9

#D0DAA9

#A9B8DA

#B3A9DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D6BA

#E7DFCE

#F0ECE4

Darker

#C5AC71

#997D3C

#5B4921

Saturation

#C9C5BA

#DACCA9

#EDD397

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DACBA9

#D6CEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DACBA9

#CECEAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DACBA9

#DCC6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Baked Bread 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

#E3C59A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DACBA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CABE

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.

#8698C3

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: #DACBA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DACBA9;

CSS Variable

--color-baked-bread: #DACBA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baked-bread': '#DACBA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DACBA9] text-[#DACBA9]

SCSS

$baked-bread: #DACBA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DACBA9?

#DACBA9 is Baked Bread, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DACBA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baked Bread?

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

What colors pair well with Baked Bread?

Baked Bread 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 Baked Bread?

You can download Baked Bread 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 Baked Bread?

The hex code is #DACBA9. In RGB it's 218, 203, 169, and in HSL it's 42°, 40%, 76%.

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