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Swiftly Green

#DDC47B

RGB 221, 196, 123 · HSL 45°, 59%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 44, 13

Swiftly Green is #DDC47B in HEX — rgb(221, 196, 123), hsl(45°, 59%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 44%, 13%).

Swiftly Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 59%, 67%. 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#DDC47B

RGB221, 196, 123

HSL45°, 59%, 67%

HSV45°, 44%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 44, 13

Decimal14533755

CSS RGBrgb(221, 196, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 59%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

Exact match

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 2 · #DFC781

Benjamin Moore

Marblehead HC-11

ΔE 2.4 · #E2C579

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 2.5 · #E2C681

PPG

Citrus Yellow 1109-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D7C275

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 3.1 · #D3BD76

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 4.7 · #E5CF8A

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 4.9 · #D6B96C

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 5.3 · #EED288

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 6.1 · #E1D286

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 6.2 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 6.5 · #F0D18E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.5 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 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

#DDC47B

#7992DC

Analogous

#DC9279

#DDC47B

#C4DC79

Triadic

#DDC47B

#79DCC4

#C479DC

Split-Complementary

#DDC47B

#79C4DC

#9279DC

Tetradic

#DDC47B

#79DC92

#7992DC

#DC79C4

Monochromatic

#967A27

#CDA93C

#DDC47B

#ECDFB6

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#DDC47B

#92DC79

#7992DC

#C479DC

Compound

#DDC47B

#C4DC79

#7992DC

#9279DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D094

#E6D9B3

#EEE8D5

Darker

#D2AD3F

#9B7C21

#5C4912

Saturation

#BAB29C

#DCC479

#EECC68

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC47B

#D7C87C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC47B

#C9C987

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC47B

#E0BBC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Swiftly Green 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

#E5C077

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC47B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C59C

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.

#5A76C8

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: #DDC47B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC47B;

CSS Variable

--color-swiftly-green: #DDC47B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swiftly-green': '#DDC47B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC47B] text-[#DDC47B]

SCSS

$swiftly-green: #DDC47B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC47B?

#DDC47B is Swiftly Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC47B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swiftly Green?

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

What colors pair well with Swiftly Green?

Swiftly Green 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 Swiftly Green?

You can download Swiftly Green 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 Swiftly Green?

The hex code is #DDC47B. In RGB it's 221, 196, 123, and in HSL it's 45°, 59%, 67%.

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