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Zombie

#DADEAD

RGB 218, 222, 173 · HSL 65°, 43%, 77% · CMYK 2, 0, 22, 13

Zombie is #DADEAD in HEX — rgb(218, 222, 173), hsl(65°, 43%, 77%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 13%).

Zombie pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 43%, 77%. 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#DADEAD

RGB218, 222, 173

HSL65°, 43%, 77%

HSV65°, 22%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 22, 13

Decimal14343853

CSS RGBrgb(218, 222, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 43%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 1.4 · #D8DBAC

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DCDCAB

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 1.7 · #DEDFB0

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDCAA

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 1.8 · #DBDDA9

Benjamin Moore

Warren 527

ΔE 2.2 · #D8DBAE

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #D9D8A9

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.7 · #CFD5A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 3.7 · #CFD4A4

PPG

April Showers 1118-2

ΔE 4.1 · #DADEB5

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.3 · #E0DEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 4.3 · #DCE1B8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.9 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10.9 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DADEAD

#AFABDE

Analogous

#DEC9AB

#DADEAD

#C0DEAB

Triadic

#DADEAD

#ABD9DE

#DEABD9

Split-Complementary

#DADEAD

#ABC0DE

#C9ABDE

Tetradic

#DADEAD

#ABDEC9

#AFABDE

#DEABC0

Monochromatic

#A3AB44

#C1C874

#DADEAD

#F2F3E2

#F7F8ED

Rectangle

#DADEAD

#ABDEAF

#AFABDE

#DEABD9

Compound

#DADEAD

#C0DEAB

#AFABDE

#C9ABDE

Variations

Lighter

#E1E4BC

#E7E9CF

#F0F1E4

Darker

#C2C971

#979F39

#595E20

Saturation

#CBCCBD

#D9DEAB

#E7EE9A

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADEAD

#E3D9AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADEAD

#DDDDB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADEAD

#DED7DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zombie 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

#E3D39D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADEAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D8C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8C87C7

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: #DADEAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADEAD;

CSS Variable

--color-zombie: #DADEAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zombie': '#DADEAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADEAD] text-[#DADEAD]

SCSS

$zombie: #DADEAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADEAD?

#DADEAD is Zombie, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DADEAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zombie?

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

What colors pair well with Zombie?

Zombie 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 Zombie?

You can download Zombie 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 Zombie?

The hex code is #DADEAD. In RGB it's 218, 222, 173, and in HSL it's 65°, 43%, 77%.

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