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Early

#DCD9CA

RGB 220, 217, 202 · HSL 50°, 20%, 83% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 14

Early is #DCD9CA in HEX — rgb(220, 217, 202), hsl(50°, 20%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 14%).

Early pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 20%, 83%. 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#DCD9CA

RGB220, 217, 202

HSL50°, 20%, 83%

HSV50°, 8%, 86%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 14

Decimal14473674

CSS RGBrgb(220, 217, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 20%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Early 1528

Exact match

Dulux

Cargo River Half S17B1H

ΔE 0.4 · #DBD8C9

PPG

Veil Of Dusk 1029-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD8C9

Vista Paint

Saturnia C-368

ΔE 0.7 · #DCDACC

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 0.8 · #DEDACC

Hallman-Lindsay

Poseidon's Beard 419

ΔE 1.1 · #D9D6C7

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.2 · #DCD8C7

Behr

Mocha Light BWC-24

ΔE 1.2 · #DADACC

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.5 · #D9D9C8

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.9 · #DED8C6

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 2.1 · #E2DACA

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 2.3 · #DFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.1 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DCD9CA

#CBCEDC

Analogous

#DCD1CB

#DCD9CA

#D7DCCB

Triadic

#DCD9CA

#CBDCD9

#D9CBDC

Split-Complementary

#DCD9CA

#CBD7DC

#D1CBDC

Tetradic

#DCD9CA

#CBDCD1

#CBCEDC

#DCCBD7

Monochromatic

#9F976F

#BEB89D

#DCD9CA

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#DCD9CA

#CEDCCB

#CBCEDC

#D9CBDC

Compound

#DCD9CA

#D7DCCB

#CBCEDC

#D1CBDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E1D5

#E9E8E1

#F2F1EE

Darker

#BBB597

#8E855B

#534E34

Saturation

#D6D5D1

#DCD9CB

#EEE5BA

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD9CA

#DCD9CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD9CA

#DADACC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD9CA

#DDD7D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Early 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

#E4CFB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD9CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D4D7

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.

#A1A7C7

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: #DCD9CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD9CA;

CSS Variable

--color-early: #DCD9CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early': '#DCD9CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD9CA] text-[#DCD9CA]

SCSS

$early: #DCD9CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD9CA?

#DCD9CA is Early, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD9CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early?

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

What colors pair well with Early?

Early 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 Early?

You can download Early 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 Early?

The hex code is #DCD9CA. In RGB it's 220, 217, 202, and in HSL it's 50°, 20%, 83%.

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