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Zamesi Desert

#DDA026

RGB 221, 160, 38 · HSL 40°, 73%, 51% · CMYK 0, 28, 83, 13

Zamesi Desert is #DDA026 in HEX — rgb(221, 160, 38), hsl(40°, 73%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 83%, 13%).

Zamesi Desert pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 73%, 51%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DDA026

RGB221, 160, 38

HSL40°, 73%, 51%

HSV40°, 83%, 87%

CMYK0, 28, 83, 13

Decimal14524454

CSS RGBrgb(221, 160, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 73%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 2.8 · #DA9E19

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A02B

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 4.1 · #EBA832

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 4.1 · #E3A031

Dunn-Edwards

Fortune Cookie DE5355

ΔE 5.8 · #DAA436

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 6.1 · #D6A332

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 6.3 · #F1AD3C

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 6.6 · #E4A010

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 6.8 · #D6A533

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 8 · #D19932

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.1 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 11.4 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.3 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 15.1 · #F59724

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#DDA026

#2764DD

Analogous

#DD4527

#DDA026

#BFDD27

Triadic

#DDA026

#27DDA0

#A027DD

Split-Complementary

#DDA026

#27BFDD

#4527DD

Tetradic

#DDA026

#27DD45

#2764DD

#DD27BF

Monochromatic

#5D430E

#9F7219

#DDA026

#E8BD69

#F2DAAB

Rectangle

#DDA026

#64DD27

#2764DD

#A027DD

Compound

#DDA026

#BFDD27

#2764DD

#4527DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4B352

#E3C486

#EADBBD

Darker

#B88318

#815B0E

#4D3507

Saturation

#9D8B67

#DDA027

#EEA616

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDA026

#C5B221

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDA026

#ACAC47

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDA026

#DF96A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zamesi Desert 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

#E5A538

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDA026

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2AA5C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#2A58B3

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: #DDA026;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDA026;

CSS Variable

--color-zamesi-desert: #DDA026;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zamesi-desert': '#DDA026' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDA026] text-[#DDA026]

SCSS

$zamesi-desert: #DDA026;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDA026?

#DDA026 is Zamesi Desert, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDA026 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zamesi Desert?

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

What colors pair well with Zamesi Desert?

Zamesi Desert 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 Zamesi Desert?

You can download Zamesi Desert 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 Zamesi Desert?

The hex code is #DDA026. In RGB it's 221, 160, 38, and in HSL it's 40°, 73%, 51%.

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