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Beach Grass

#DCDDB8

RGB 220, 221, 184 · HSL 62°, 35%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 17, 13

Beach Grass is #DCDDB8 in HEX — rgb(220, 221, 184), hsl(62°, 35%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 17%, 13%).

Beach Grass pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 35%, 79%. 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#DCDDB8

RGB220, 221, 184

HSL62°, 35%, 79%

HSV62°, 17%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 17, 13

Decimal14474680

CSS RGBrgb(220, 221, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 35%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Beach Grass 1119-3

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 1.3 · #DBDAB6

Vista Paint

Forest Found C-789

ΔE 1.5 · #E0DFB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Forest Found 790

ΔE 1.6 · #E1DFBB

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 1.9 · #D6DBB7

Behr

Wild Honey 760C-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E2DEBA

Benjamin Moore

Chameleon 526

ΔE 2.2 · #E1E3BF

Sherwin-Williams

Honeydew SW6428

ΔE 2.6 · #DBDDBD

Dulux

Lilylock S18E1

ΔE 2.7 · #E1E1C0

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D5D8B0

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Mint DE5540

ΔE 3.7 · #E3E7C4

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #E1DBBB

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 4.2 · #D0D3B2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.9 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.6 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DCDDB8

#B8B7DC

Analogous

#DCCBB7

#DCDDB8

#C8DCB7

Triadic

#DCDDB8

#B7DBDC

#DCB7DB

Split-Complementary

#DCDDB8

#B7C8DC

#CBB7DC

Tetradic

#DCDDB8

#B7DCCB

#B8B7DC

#DCB7C8

Monochromatic

#A6A951

#C1C383

#DCDDB8

#F5F5EA

#F6F7EE

Rectangle

#DCDDB8

#B7DCB8

#B8B7DC

#DCB7DB

Compound

#DCDDB8

#C8DCB7

#B8B7DC

#CBB7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E2E3C5

#E8E8D5

#F1F1E8

Darker

#C1C47F

#979944

#595A27

Saturation

#CFCFC4

#DBDCB7

#EBEEA5

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCDDB8

#E1DAB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCDDB8

#DDDDBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCDDB8

#DFD8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beach Grass 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

#E4D2A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCDDB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D7C9

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.

#9492C4

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 · 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 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: #DCDDB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCDDB8;

CSS Variable

--color-beach-grass: #DCDDB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beach-grass': '#DCDDB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCDDB8] text-[#DCDDB8]

SCSS

$beach-grass: #DCDDB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCDDB8?

#DCDDB8 is Beach Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCDDB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beach Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Beach Grass?

Beach Grass 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 Beach Grass?

You can download Beach Grass 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 Beach Grass?

The hex code is #DCDDB8. In RGB it's 220, 221, 184, and in HSL it's 62°, 35%, 79%.

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