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Honeydew

#DBDDBD

RGB 219, 221, 189 · HSL 64°, 32%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 14, 13

Honeydew is #DBDDBD in HEX — rgb(219, 221, 189), hsl(64°, 32%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 14%, 13%).

Honeydew pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 32%, 80%. 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#DBDDBD

RGB219, 221, 189

HSL64°, 32%, 80%

HSV64°, 14%, 87%

CMYK1, 0, 14, 13

Decimal14409149

CSS RGBrgb(219, 221, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 32%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Honeydew SW6428

Exact match

Dulux

Apple Cucumber S17E1

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDABC

Behr

Caraway Seeds S330-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E1E0BF

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Reed DE5527

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDCBF

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 478

ΔE 2 · #D6DCBA

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2.3 · #DEDFC3

PPG

Forgive Quickly 1116-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E1E1BE

Vista Paint

Villa Nova K-414

ΔE 2.3 · #E2E0C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 2.4 · #D8D7B9

Valspar

Prairie Willow 6001-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #D4DCBC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 2.6 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 3.7 · #D0D3B2

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 4.3 · #DDDCC4

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.5 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.9 · #E6C9A2

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

#DBDDBD

#BEBCDC

Analogous

#DCCEBC

#DBDDBD

#CADCBC

Triadic

#DBDDBD

#BCDADC

#DCBCDA

Split-Complementary

#DBDDBD

#BCCADC

#CEBCDC

Tetradic

#DBDDBD

#BCDCCE

#BEBCDC

#DCBCCA

Monochromatic

#A3A857

#BFC289

#DBDDBD

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#DBDDBD

#BCDCBE

#BEBCDC

#DCBCDA

Compound

#DBDDBD

#CADCBC

#BEBCDC

#CEBCDC

Variations

Lighter

#E2E3C9

#E8E9D8

#F1F1E9

Darker

#BEC284

#929849

#565929

Saturation

#D0D1C7

#DADCBC

#E9EEAA

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBDDBD

#E0DABE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBDDBD

#DDDDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBDDBD

#DDD8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honeydew 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

#E4D2A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBDDBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D7CD

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.

#9A97C4

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 · 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 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: #DBDDBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBDDBD;

CSS Variable

--color-honeydew: #DBDDBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeydew': '#DBDDBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBDDBD] text-[#DBDDBD]

SCSS

$honeydew: #DBDDBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBDDBD?

#DBDDBD is Honeydew, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBDDBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeydew?

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

What colors pair well with Honeydew?

Honeydew 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 Honeydew?

You can download Honeydew 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 Honeydew?

The hex code is #DBDDBD. In RGB it's 219, 221, 189, and in HSL it's 64°, 32%, 80%.

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