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Tropical Siesta

#DDC073

RGB 221, 192, 115 · HSL 44°, 61%, 66% · CMYK 0, 13, 48, 13

Tropical Siesta is #DDC073 in HEX — rgb(221, 192, 115), hsl(44°, 61%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 48%, 13%).

Tropical Siesta pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 61%, 66%. 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#DDC073

RGB221, 192, 115

HSL44°, 61%, 66%

HSV44°, 48%, 87%

CMYK0, 13, 48, 13

Decimal14532723

CSS RGBrgb(221, 192, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 61%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tropical Siesta 1107-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

California 216

ΔE 1.4 · #DAC072

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D6B96C

Dunn-Edwards

Waffle Cone DE5444

ΔE 2.5 · #E2C779

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #DDC47B

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 4.1 · #D5B966

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.7 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.2 · #DCB771

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 5.7 · #EFC980

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 6.3 · #F1CD7B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.3 · #F0D181

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 6.5 · #D8B760

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 7.1 · #EEC784

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#DDC073

#7390DD

Analogous

#DD8C73

#DDC073

#C5DD73

Triadic

#DDC073

#73DDC1

#C173DD

Split-Complementary

#DDC073

#73C5DD

#8C73DD

Tetradic

#DDC073

#73DD8C

#7390DD

#DD73C5

Monochromatic

#947624

#CEA636

#DDC073

#ECDCB1

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#DDC073

#90DD73

#7390DD

#C173DD

Compound

#DDC073

#C5DD73

#7390DD

#8C73DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4CD8F

#E6D8B0

#EEE7D4

Darker

#D4AB3A

#9B7A1E

#5C4710

Saturation

#B8B098

#DDC173

#EEC963

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC073

#D5C673

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC073

#C5C580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC073

#E0B7BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tropical Siesta 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

#E5BD71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC073

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C296

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.

#5574C9

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: #DDC073;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC073;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-siesta: #DDC073;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-siesta': '#DDC073' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC073] text-[#DDC073]

SCSS

$tropical-siesta: #DDC073;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC073?

#DDC073 is Tropical Siesta, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC073 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tropical Siesta?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Siesta?

Tropical Siesta 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 Tropical Siesta?

You can download Tropical Siesta 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 Tropical Siesta?

The hex code is #DDC073. In RGB it's 221, 192, 115, and in HSL it's 44°, 61%, 66%.

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