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Follow The Leader

#DCC596

RGB 220, 197, 150 · HSL 40°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 0, 10, 32, 14

Follow The Leader is #DCC596 in HEX — rgb(220, 197, 150), hsl(40°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 32%, 14%).

Follow The Leader pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 50%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DCC596

RGB220, 197, 150

HSL40°, 50%, 73%

HSV40°, 32%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 32, 14

Decimal14468502

CSS RGBrgb(220, 197, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Follow The Leader 883

Exact match

Vista Paint

Follow the Leader C-882

ΔE 1 · #DCC798

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 1.1 · #DCC797

Benjamin Moore

Shortbread CSP-970

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC396

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 1.6 · #E0C796

Behr

Almond Cookie S300-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E0C89B

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 1.8 · #DFC795

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 3.2 · #D4BC8E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3.7 · #D0C092

Dulux

Sideshow S13F3

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C290

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 4 · #D4BA8C

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4 · #E1C9A1

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 4.1 · #DEC9A1

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.5 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.2 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#DCC596

#98AFDD

Analogous

#DDA398

#DCC596

#D1DD98

Triadic

#DCC596

#98DDC6

#C698DD

Split-Complementary

#DCC596

#98D1DD

#A398DD

Tetradic

#DCC596

#98DDA3

#98AFDD

#DD98D1

Monochromatic

#A48037

#C9A65E

#DCC596

#F0E6D1

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#DCC596

#AFDD98

#98AFDD

#C698DD

Compound

#DCC596

#D1DD98

#98AFDD

#A398DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3D1AC

#E7DCC4

#EFEADE

Darker

#CDA75D

#9F792E

#5E4719

Saturation

#C4BEB0

#DDC698

#EECB87

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC596

#D5CA97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC596

#C9C99D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC596

#DEBFC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Follow The Leader 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

#E4C08C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC596

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C5B0

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.

#7591C7

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: #DCC596;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC596;

CSS Variable

--color-follow-the-leader: #DCC596;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'follow-the-leader': '#DCC596' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC596] text-[#DCC596]

SCSS

$follow-the-leader: #DCC596;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC596?

#DCC596 is Follow The Leader, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC596 warm or cool?

Follow The Leader reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Follow The Leader?

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

What colors pair well with Follow The Leader?

Follow The Leader 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 Follow The Leader?

You can download Follow The Leader 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 Follow The Leader?

The hex code is #DCC596. In RGB it's 220, 197, 150, and in HSL it's 40°, 50%, 73%.

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