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Brown Yellow

#DD9966

RGB 221, 153, 102 · HSL 26°, 64%, 63% · CMYK 0, 31, 54, 13

Brown Yellow is #DD9966 in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 102), hsl(26°, 64%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 54%, 13%).

Brown Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 64%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DD9966

RGB221, 153, 102

HSL26°, 64%, 63%

HSV26°, 54%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 54, 13

Decimal14522726

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 64%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Coyote DE5249

ΔE 1.5 · #DC9B68

Benjamin Moore

Rio 111

ΔE 2.9 · #D59363

Vista Paint

Summer's End C-1016

ΔE 2.9 · #DA9364

Behr

Caramel Sundae 280D-4

ΔE 2.9 · #E49F6F

Valspar

Toffee Cream 3001-3B

ΔE 3.6 · #DD9C62

Hallman-Lindsay

Gates Of Gold 997

ΔE 3.6 · #D2935D

PPG

Pumpkin Patch 1201-5

ΔE 3.6 · #D59466

Sherwin-Williams

Folksy Gold SW6360

ΔE 3.8 · #D69969

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 3.8 · #E0976B

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 6 · #E4A467

Dulux

Raffle's Tan S11F6

ΔE 7.6 · #CA965D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 7.9 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 8.1 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 11.5 · #CF8744

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DD9966

#64A9DD

Analogous

#DD646C

#DD9966

#DDD564

Triadic

#DD9966

#64DD99

#9964DD

Split-Complementary

#DD9966

#64DDD5

#646CDD

Tetradic

#DD9966

#6CDD64

#64A9DD

#D564DD

Monochromatic

#8A4D1E

#C9702C

#DD9966

#EBC2A3

#F9ECE2

Rectangle

#DD9966

#A9DD64

#64A9DD

#9964DD

Compound

#DD9966

#DDD564

#64A9DD

#646CDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4AD83

#E5C2A8

#EDDCCF

Darker

#D6752C

#97501A

#592E0E

Saturation

#B39E8F

#DD9964

#EE9653

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD9966

#BFB164

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD9966

#A7A76E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD9966

#DD949C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brown Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E59F68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD9966

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A48C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#4891C9

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: #DD9966;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD9966;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-yellow: #DD9966;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-yellow': '#DD9966' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD9966] text-[#DD9966]

SCSS

$brown-yellow: #DD9966;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD9966?

#DD9966 is Brown Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DD9966 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Yellow?

Brown Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Brown Yellow?

Brown Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Brown Yellow?

You can download Brown Yellow 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 Brown Yellow?

The hex code is #DD9966. In RGB it's 221, 153, 102, and in HSL it's 26°, 64%, 63%.

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