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Ancient Scroll

#DACEA6

RGB 218, 206, 166 · HSL 46°, 41%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 24, 15

Ancient Scroll is #DACEA6 in HEX — rgb(218, 206, 166), hsl(46°, 41%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 24%, 15%).

Ancient Scroll pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 41%, 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#DACEA6

RGB218, 206, 166

HSL46°, 41%, 75%

HSV46°, 24%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 24, 15

Decimal14339750

CSS RGBrgb(218, 206, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 41%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Exact match

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ΔE 1.4 · #DED2AA

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Ancestral GoldSW6407

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCDA6

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ΔE 1.7 · #DFCFA7

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ΔE 2 · #DDD3A9

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ΔE 2.8 · #E1CFA5

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ΔE 4.6 · #D6C39E

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ΔE 4.9 · #D2D1AD

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ΔE 6.2 · #D0C092

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ΔE 7.5 · #EED9BA

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ΔE 11.2 · #B8B799

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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 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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DACEA6

#A5B1D9

Analogous

#D9B3A5

#DACEA6

#CBD9A5

Triadic

#DACEA6

#A5D9CD

#CDA5D9

Split-Complementary

#DACEA6

#A5CBD9

#B3A5D9

Tetradic

#DACEA6

#A5D9B3

#A5B1D9

#D9A5CB

Monochromatic

#A28C44

#C3AF6F

#DACEA6

#F0EBDB

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#DACEA6

#B1D9A5

#A5B1D9

#CDA5D9

Compound

#DACEA6

#CBD9A5

#A5B1D9

#B3A5D9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Ancient Scroll 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 #F6F3E9

Tint #EFEAD8

Tint #E8E0C7

Tint #E1D7B6

Base #DACEA6

Shade #C2AE6C

Shade #9C8741

Shade #64562A

Shade #2B2512

Variations

Lighter

#E1D7B7

#E6E0CB

#EFECE2

Darker

#C5B06D

#99823A

#5A4D20

Saturation

#C7C3B7

#D9CDA5

#ECD792

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DACEA6

#D8CFA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DACEA6

#D0D0AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DACEA6

#DCC9CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ancient Scroll 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

#E3C798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DACEA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CCBC

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8291C3

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: #DACEA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DACEA6;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-scroll: #DACEA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-scroll': '#DACEA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DACEA6] text-[#DACEA6]

SCSS

$ancient-scroll: #DACEA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DACEA6?

#DACEA6 is Ancient Scroll, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DACEA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Scroll?

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

What colors pair well with Ancient Scroll?

Ancient Scroll 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 Ancient Scroll?

You can download Ancient Scroll 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 Ancient Scroll?

The hex code is #DACEA6. In RGB it's 218, 206, 166, and in HSL it's 46°, 41%, 75%.

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