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Reed Yellow

#DCC79E

RGB 220, 199, 158 · HSL 40°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 14

Reed Yellow is #DCC79E in HEX — rgb(220, 199, 158), hsl(40°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 14%).

Reed Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 47%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DCC79E

RGB220, 199, 158

HSL40°, 47%, 74%

HSV40°, 28%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 14

Decimal14469022

CSS RGBrgb(220, 199, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 0.9 · #DEC9A1

Behr

Straw Basket UL160-6

ΔE 1.3 · #D8C59B

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 1.5 · #DCC49B

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.6 · #E1C9A1

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC6A0

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.8 · #DBC8A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 2.2 · #DEC8A3

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

ΔE 2.3 · #DACAA2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.7 · #D6C39E

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCCA7

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 3.6 · #D9C09C

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.6 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.9 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 4.4 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 6.9 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.2 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DCC79E

#9EB2DC

Analogous

#DCA89E

#DCC79E

#D1DC9E

Triadic

#DCC79E

#9EDCC7

#C79EDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC79E

#9ED1DC

#A89EDC

Tetradic

#DCC79E

#9EDCA8

#9EB2DC

#DC9ED1

Monochromatic

#A5823B

#C8A765

#DCC79E

#F0E7D6

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DCC79E

#B2DC9E

#9EB2DC

#C79EDC

Compound

#DCC79E

#D1DC9E

#9EB2DC

#A89EDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D2B1

#E7DDC7

#EFEAE0

Darker

#CAA864

#9D7A32

#5D471C

Saturation

#C6C0B3

#DCC79E

#EDCD8C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC79E

#D5CB9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC79E

#CBCBA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC79E

#DEC2C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Reed Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E4C292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC79E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C7B6

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.

#7B94C6

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: #DCC79E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC79E;

CSS Variable

--color-reed-yellow: #DCC79E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reed-yellow': '#DCC79E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC79E] text-[#DCC79E]

SCSS

$reed-yellow: #DCC79E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC79E?

#DCC79E is Reed Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC79E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reed Yellow?

Reed Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Reed Yellow?

Reed Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Reed Yellow?

You can download Reed Yellow 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 Reed Yellow?

The hex code is #DCC79E. In RGB it's 220, 199, 158, and in HSL it's 40°, 47%, 74%.

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