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Honeycomb

#DDAA11

RGB 221, 170, 17 · HSL 45°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 23, 92, 13

Honeycomb is #DDAA11 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 17), hsl(45°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 92%, 13%).

Honeycomb pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 86%, 47%. 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#DDAA11

RGB221, 170, 17

HSL45°, 86%, 47%

HSV45°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 92, 13

Decimal14526993

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dried Mustard K-504

ΔE 4.1 · #EAB41E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 4.7 · #EAAF11

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 5.7 · #D6AE01

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 6.3 · #EDAD14

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 7.9 · #CBA901

Dunn-Edwards

Brassy DEA122

ΔE 8.1 · #D5AB2C

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 8.3 · #EFBB3B

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 8.7 · #E1BB2F

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 10.1 · #FFBC35

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 10.2 · #E5BD3C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.7 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.9 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.5 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 14.4 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 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

#DDAA11

#1144DF

Analogous

#DF4411

#DDAA11

#ABDF11

Triadic

#DDAA11

#11DFAB

#AB11DF

Split-Complementary

#DDAA11

#11ABDF

#4411DF

Tetradic

#DDAA11

#11DF44

#1144DF

#DF11AB

Monochromatic

#513E06

#98750B

#DDAA11

#F1C84B

#F7DE92

Rectangle

#DDAA11

#44DF11

#1144DF

#AB11DF

Compound

#DDAA11

#ABDF11

#1144DF

#4411DF

Variations

Lighter

#F0C136

#E9CC73

#ECDEB3

Darker

#B68B09

#806104

#4C3900

Saturation

#978759

#DFAB11

#E7B008

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAA11

#CBB70B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAA11

#B4B444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAA11

#E09FA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honeycomb 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

#E5AC28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAA11

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B14C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1B41B0

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DDAA11;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAA11;

CSS Variable

--color-honeycomb: #DDAA11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeycomb': '#DDAA11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAA11] text-[#DDAA11]

SCSS

$honeycomb: #DDAA11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAA11?

#DDAA11 is Honeycomb, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAA11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeycomb?

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

What colors pair well with Honeycomb?

Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb?

You can download Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb?

The hex code is #DDAA11. In RGB it's 221, 170, 17, and in HSL it's 45°, 86%, 47%.

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