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Mocha Light

#DADACC

RGB 218, 218, 204 · HSL 60°, 16%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 6, 15

Mocha Light is #DADACC in HEX — rgb(218, 218, 204), hsl(60°, 16%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 15%).

Mocha Light pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 16%, 83%. 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.

Color Codes

HEX#DADACC

RGB218, 218, 204

HSL60°, 16%, 83%

HSV60°, 6%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 6, 15

Decimal14342860

CSS RGBrgb(218, 218, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 16%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mocha Light BWC-24

Exact match

Dulux

Pale Tendril Half S18A1H

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD9CB

Vista Paint

Saturnia C-368

ΔE 0.8 · #DCDACC

PPG

Veil Of Dusk 1029-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD8C9

Benjamin Moore

April 1507

ΔE 1.1 · #DBDACA

Hallman-Lindsay

Saturnia 369

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDBCE

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 1.5 · #DEDACC

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Nonchalant White SW6161

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDDD1

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.1 · #DDDFD3

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 2.2 · #DCD8C7

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.4 · #D9DCD2

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 2.5 · #DAD7CD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DADACC

#CDCDDB

Analogous

#DBD4CD

#DADACC

#D4DBCD

Triadic

#DADACC

#CDDBDB

#DBCDDB

Split-Complementary

#DADACC

#CDD4DB

#D4CDDB

Tetradic

#DADACC

#CDDBD4

#CDCDDB

#DBCDD4

Monochromatic

#9A9A74

#BABAA0

#DADACC

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#DADACC

#CDDBCD

#CDCDDB

#DBCDDB

Compound

#DADACC

#D4DBCD

#CDCDDB

#D4CDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2E2D7

#E9E9E1

#F2F2EE

Darker

#B8B89B

#898960

#505037

Saturation

#D6D6D2

#DBDBCD

#EDEDBB

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADACC

#DCD9CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADACC

#DADACE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADACC

#DBD8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mocha Light 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

#E3D0B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADACC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D5D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#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.

#A1A1C7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DADACC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADACC;

CSS Variable

--color-mocha-light: #DADACC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mocha-light': '#DADACC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADACC] text-[#DADACC]

SCSS

$mocha-light: #DADACC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADACC?

#DADACC is Mocha Light, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DADACC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mocha Light?

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

What colors pair well with Mocha Light?

Mocha Light 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 Mocha Light?

You can download Mocha Light 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 Mocha Light?

The hex code is #DADACC. In RGB it's 218, 218, 204, and in HSL it's 60°, 16%, 83%.

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