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Sesame

#DCD7A8

RGB 220, 215, 168 · HSL 54°, 43%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 24, 14

Sesame is #DCD7A8 in HEX — rgb(220, 215, 168), hsl(54°, 43%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 24%, 14%).

Sesame pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 43%, 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#DCD7A8

RGB220, 215, 168

HSL54°, 43%, 76%

HSV54°, 24%, 86%

CMYK0, 2, 24, 14

Decimal14473128

CSS RGBrgb(220, 215, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 43%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sesame 381 · CC-638

Exact match

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D4A6

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D8A9

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 1.8 · #E1D9AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 1.9 · #D8D4A8

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.1 · #E2DCAB

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 2.5 · #E2DEAE

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 2.7 · #DAD7AD

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D9AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D8DBAC

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 5 · #E0DEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 5 · #E9E5B3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.5 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.4 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.7 · #D0C092

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.9 · #EEEACD

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 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

#DCD7A8

#A7ADDC

Analogous

#DCBDA7

#DCD7A8

#C7DCA7

Triadic

#DCD7A8

#A7DCD7

#D7A7DC

Split-Complementary

#DCD7A8

#A7C7DC

#BDA7DC

Tetradic

#DCD7A8

#A7DCBD

#A7ADDC

#DCA7C7

Monochromatic

#A89E43

#C6BE71

#DCD7A8

#F2F0DE

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#DCD7A8

#ADDCA7

#A7ADDC

#D7A7DC

Compound

#DCD7A8

#C7DCA7

#A7ADDC

#BDA7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DFB9

#E8E5CD

#F0EFE3

Darker

#C8BF6E

#9D9338

#5D571F

Saturation

#CAC8BA

#DCD7A7

#EEE596

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD7A8

#DFD5A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD7A8

#D8D8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD7A8

#DFD1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sesame 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

#E4CE99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD7A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D3BD

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.

#848AC6

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: #DCD7A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD7A8;

CSS Variable

--color-sesame: #DCD7A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sesame': '#DCD7A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD7A8] text-[#DCD7A8]

SCSS

$sesame: #DCD7A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD7A8?

#DCD7A8 is Sesame, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD7A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sesame?

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

What colors pair well with Sesame?

Sesame 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 Sesame?

You can download Sesame 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 Sesame?

The hex code is #DCD7A8. In RGB it's 220, 215, 168, and in HSL it's 54°, 43%, 76%.

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