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Spring Farm

#DCDCAA

RGB 220, 220, 170 · HSL 60°, 42%, 76% · CMYK 0, 0, 23, 14

Spring Farm is #DCDCAA in HEX — rgb(220, 220, 170), hsl(60°, 42%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 23%, 14%).

Spring Farm pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#DCDCAA

RGB220, 220, 170

HSL60°, 42%, 76%

HSV60°, 23%, 86%

CMYK0, 0, 23, 14

Decimal14474410

CSS RGBrgb(220, 220, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 42%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 0.5 · #DCDCAB

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 1.3 · #DBDDA9

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 2 · #E1DCAA

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2 · #D8DBAC

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 2 · #DEDFB0

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2 · #D9D8A9

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DCAB

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.2 · #E0DEA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 3.8 · #CFD4A4

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.8 · #E9E5B3

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 4.4 · #DAD7AD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 6.9 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.5 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.4 · #EEEACD

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

#DCDCAA

#A8A8DC

Analogous

#DCC2A8

#DCDCAA

#C2DCA8

Triadic

#DCDCAA

#A8DCDC

#DCA8DC

Split-Complementary

#DCDCAA

#A8C2DC

#C2A8DC

Tetradic

#DCDCAA

#A8DCC2

#A8A8DC

#DCA8C2

Monochromatic

#A7A744

#C5C572

#DCDCAA

#F2F2DE

#F8F8ED

Rectangle

#DCDCAA

#A8DCA8

#A8A8DC

#DCA8DC

Compound

#DCDCAA

#C2DCA8

#A8A8DC

#C2A8DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3E3B9

#E7E7CD

#F0F0E3

Darker

#C7C76F

#9C9C39

#5C5C20

Saturation

#CACABA

#DCDCA8

#EDED96

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCDCAA

#E2D8AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCDCAA

#DCDCB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCDCAA

#DFD5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spring Farm 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

#E4D29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCDCAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D7BF

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.

#8585C5

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: #DCDCAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCDCAA;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-farm: #DCDCAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-farm': '#DCDCAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCDCAA] text-[#DCDCAA]

SCSS

$spring-farm: #DCDCAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCDCAA?

#DCDCAA is Spring Farm, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCDCAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Farm?

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

What colors pair well with Spring Farm?

Spring Farm 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 Spring Farm?

You can download Spring Farm 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 Spring Farm?

The hex code is #DCDCAA. In RGB it's 220, 220, 170, and in HSL it's 60°, 42%, 76%.

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