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Termite Beige

#DDBB66

RGB 221, 187, 102 · HSL 43°, 64%, 63% · CMYK 0, 15, 54, 13

Termite Beige is #DDBB66 in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 102), hsl(43°, 64%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 54%, 13%).

Termite Beige pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 64%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DDBB66

RGB221, 187, 102

HSL43°, 64%, 63%

HSV43°, 54%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 54, 13

Decimal14531430

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 64%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 1.9 · #D8B760

Benjamin Moore

Stuart HC-10

ΔE 2.1 · #DFB967

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC16D

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 3 · #DBBC61

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 3 · #E6C26F

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 3.1 · #D5B966

Behr

Dandelion Wish MQ4-12

ΔE 3.2 · #E1B865

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 3.6 · #E3B964

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 5.7 · #EAC365

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.5 · #CEAA5B

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 6.6 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.3 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 10.4 · #EEC784

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 15.9 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 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

#DDBB66

#6486DD

Analogous

#DD7E64

#DDBB66

#C3DD64

Triadic

#DDBB66

#64DDBB

#BB64DD

Split-Complementary

#DDBB66

#64C3DD

#7E64DD

Tetradic

#DDBB66

#64DD7E

#6486DD

#DD64C3

Monochromatic

#8A6B1E

#C99C2C

#DDBB66

#EBD6A3

#F9F2E2

Rectangle

#DDBB66

#86DD64

#6486DD

#BB64DD

Compound

#DDBB66

#C3DD64

#6486DD

#7E64DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4C883

#E5D4A8

#EDE4CF

Darker

#D6A52C

#97731A

#59440E

Saturation

#B3A88F

#DDBB64

#EEC253

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBB66

#D3C266

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBB66

#C1C176

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBB66

#E0B2BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Termite Beige 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

#E5B968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBB66

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BE8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#486DC9

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: #DDBB66;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBB66;

CSS Variable

--color-termite-beige: #DDBB66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'termite-beige': '#DDBB66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBB66] text-[#DDBB66]

SCSS

$termite-beige: #DDBB66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBB66?

#DDBB66 is Termite Beige, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBB66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Termite Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Termite Beige?

Termite Beige 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 Termite Beige?

You can download Termite Beige 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 Termite Beige?

The hex code is #DDBB66. In RGB it's 221, 187, 102, and in HSL it's 43°, 64%, 63%.

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