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Mother

#DCCA89

RGB 220, 202, 137 · HSL 47°, 54%, 70% · CMYK 0, 8, 38, 14

Mother is #DCCA89 in HEX — rgb(220, 202, 137), hsl(47°, 54%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 14%).

Mother pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 54%, 70%. 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#DCCA89

RGB220, 202, 137

HSL47°, 54%, 70%

HSV47°, 38%, 86%

CMYK0, 8, 38, 14

Decimal14469769

CSS RGBrgb(220, 202, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 54%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mother 376

Exact match

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E5D18F

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #DFC686

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 3.3 · #E5CF8A

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 3.3 · #D4C883

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.3 · #D2C785

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 3.6 · #E8D08E

PPG

Wayward Wind 1108-4

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D295

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 4.3 · #E3CC84

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.7 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 4.9 · #E9D095

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.1 · #ECD193

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 5.9 · #E1D286

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 6.5 · #F0D18E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.2 · #D0C092

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 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

#DCCA89

#899BDC

Analogous

#DCA189

#DCCA89

#C4DC89

Triadic

#DCCA89

#89DCCA

#CA89DC

Split-Complementary

#DCCA89

#89C4DC

#A189DC

Tetradic

#DCCA89

#89DCA1

#899BDC

#DC89C4

Monochromatic

#9D852F

#CAAF4E

#DCCA89

#EDE4C4

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#DCCA89

#9BDC89

#899BDC

#CA89DC

Compound

#DCCA89

#C4DC89

#899BDC

#A189DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D5A1

#E6DDBC

#EEEADA

Darker

#CEB34F

#9C8328

#5D4D16

Saturation

#BFBAA6

#DCCA89

#EDD478

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCA89

#D9CC8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCA89

#CDCD94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCA89

#DFC2C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mother 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

#E4C482

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCA89

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C9A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#687DC7

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: #DCCA89;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCA89;

CSS Variable

--color-mother: #DCCA89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mother': '#DCCA89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCA89] text-[#DCCA89]

SCSS

$mother: #DCCA89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCA89?

#DCCA89 is Mother, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCA89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mother?

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

What colors pair well with Mother?

Mother 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 Mother?

You can download Mother 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 Mother?

The hex code is #DCCA89. In RGB it's 220, 202, 137, and in HSL it's 47°, 54%, 70%.

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