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Stonewashed

#DCD6C6

RGB 220, 214, 198 · HSL 44°, 24%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 14

Stonewashed is #DCD6C6 in HEX — rgb(220, 214, 198), hsl(44°, 24%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 14%).

Stonewashed pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 24%, 82%. 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#DCD6C6

RGB220, 214, 198

HSL44°, 24%, 82%

HSV44°, 10%, 86%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 14

Decimal14472902

CSS RGBrgb(220, 214, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 24%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Stonewashed PPU8-15

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Nature's 1521

ΔE 0.6 · #DBD6C7

Vista Paint

Harrow Gate C-229

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD5C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.9 · #DED6C7

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1 · #DCD8C7

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4C3

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.2 · #DED8C6

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD6C7

PPG

Antique White 1024-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DACA

Valspar

Light Raffia 3008-10B

ΔE 1.5 · #E1D9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DACA

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.4 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DCD6C6

#C6CCDC

Analogous

#DCCBC6

#DCD6C6

#D7DCC6

Triadic

#DCD6C6

#C6DCD6

#D6C6DC

Split-Complementary

#DCD6C6

#C6D7DC

#CBC6DC

Tetradic

#DCD6C6

#C6DCCB

#C6CCDC

#DCC6D7

Monochromatic

#A29267

#BFB497

#DCD6C6

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#DCD6C6

#CCDCC6

#C6CCDC

#D6C6DC

Compound

#DCD6C6

#D7DCC6

#C6CCDC

#CBC6DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DED1

#E9E6DE

#F2F0EC

Darker

#BDB291

#918155

#554C30

Saturation

#D4D3CE

#DCD6C6

#EEDEB5

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD6C6

#DBD7C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD6C6

#D7D7C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD6C6

#DDD4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stonewashed 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

#E4CDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD6C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D2D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9EA9C5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DCD6C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD6C6;

CSS Variable

--color-stonewashed: #DCD6C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stonewashed': '#DCD6C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD6C6] text-[#DCD6C6]

SCSS

$stonewashed: #DCD6C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD6C6?

#DCD6C6 is Stonewashed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD6C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stonewashed?

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

What colors pair well with Stonewashed?

Stonewashed 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 Stonewashed?

You can download Stonewashed 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 Stonewashed?

The hex code is #DCD6C6. In RGB it's 220, 214, 198, and in HSL it's 44°, 24%, 82%.

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