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Howdy Neighbor

#DCD2A9

RGB 220, 210, 169 · HSL 48°, 42%, 76% · CMYK 0, 5, 23, 14

Howdy Neighbor is #DCD2A9 in HEX — rgb(220, 210, 169), hsl(48°, 42%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 23%, 14%).

Howdy Neighbor pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 42%, 76%. 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#DCD2A9

RGB220, 210, 169

HSL48°, 42%, 76%

HSV48°, 23%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 23, 14

Decimal14471849

CSS RGBrgb(220, 210, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 42%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

Exact match

Behr

Primitive Green MQ4-40

ΔE 0.6 · #DDD3A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 0.9 · #DED2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 1.3 · #DBD4AB

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 1.5 · #DACEA6

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

ΔE 1.6 · #DDD0A9

Benjamin Moore

Golden 262

ΔE 2 · #E2D6AB

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDD7AE

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.6 · #D9CCA6

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Paddy SW6414

ΔE 2.8 · #DFD4B0

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 3 · #DAD7AD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D2D1AD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.8 · #EADFB7

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 7.5 · #EED9BA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DCD2A9

#A8B2DC

Analogous

#DCB8A8

#DCD2A9

#CCDCA8

Triadic

#DCD2A9

#A8DCD1

#D1A8DC

Split-Complementary

#DCD2A9

#A8CCDC

#B8A8DC

Tetradic

#DCD2A9

#A8DCB8

#A8B2DC

#DCA8CC

Monochromatic

#A79344

#C5B572

#DCD2A9

#F2EEDE

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DCD2A9

#B2DCA8

#A8B2DC

#D1A8DC

Compound

#DCD2A9

#CCDCA8

#A8B2DC

#B8A8DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DAB9

#E7E2CD

#F0EDE3

Darker

#C7B56F

#9C8839

#5C5020

Saturation

#CAC6BA

#DCD1A8

#EDDC96

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD2A9

#DCD2AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD2A9

#D4D4AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD2A9

#DECCD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Howdy Neighbor 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

#E4CA9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD2A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CFBE

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.

#8591C5

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: #DCD2A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD2A9;

CSS Variable

--color-howdy-neighbor: #DCD2A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'howdy-neighbor': '#DCD2A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD2A9] text-[#DCD2A9]

SCSS

$howdy-neighbor: #DCD2A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD2A9?

#DCD2A9 is Howdy Neighbor, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD2A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Howdy Neighbor?

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

What colors pair well with Howdy Neighbor?

Howdy Neighbor 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 Howdy Neighbor?

You can download Howdy Neighbor 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 Howdy Neighbor?

The hex code is #DCD2A9. In RGB it's 220, 210, 169, and in HSL it's 48°, 42%, 76%.

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