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Germania

#DDC17E

RGB 221, 193, 126 · HSL 42°, 58%, 68% · CMYK 0, 13, 43, 13

Germania is #DDC17E in HEX — rgb(221, 193, 126), hsl(42°, 58%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 43%, 13%).

Germania pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 58%, 68%. 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#DDC17E

RGB221, 193, 126

HSL42°, 58%, 68%

HSV42°, 43%, 87%

CMYK0, 13, 43, 13

Decimal14532990

CSS RGBrgb(221, 193, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 58%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Germania S15F4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 2 · #E2C681

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 2.1 · #DCC182

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 2.3 · #E2C282

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC686

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 2.9 · #D7BC75

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 2.9 · #E5C382

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 3.7 · #D3BD76

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 4.5 · #D2B87B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 5.5 · #E8D08E

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.5 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 5.5 · #EEC784

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 6.6 · #E5C28B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.8 · #DFBD87

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DDC17E

#7E9ADD

Analogous

#DD917E

#DDC17E

#CADD7E

Triadic

#DDC17E

#7EDDC0

#C07EDD

Split-Complementary

#DDC17E

#7ECADD

#917EDD

Tetradic

#DDC17E

#7EDD91

#7E9ADD

#DD7ECA

Monochromatic

#997729

#CDA342

#DDC17E

#EDDEBB

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DDC17E

#9ADD7E

#7E9ADD

#C07EDD

Compound

#DDC17E

#CADD7E

#7E9ADD

#917EDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4CD98

#E6D8B6

#EEE7D7

Darker

#D2A744

#9C7823

#5C4612

Saturation

#BCB39F

#DDC07E

#EEC76D

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC17E

#D5C77E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC17E

#C6C689

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC17E

#E0B9C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Germania 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

#E5BD7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC17E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C29E

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.

#5E7EC8

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: #DDC17E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC17E;

CSS Variable

--color-germania: #DDC17E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'germania': '#DDC17E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC17E] text-[#DDC17E]

SCSS

$germania: #DDC17E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC17E?

#DDC17E is Germania, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC17E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Germania?

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

What colors pair well with Germania?

Germania 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 Germania?

You can download Germania 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 Germania?

The hex code is #DDC17E. In RGB it's 221, 193, 126, and in HSL it's 42°, 58%, 68%.

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