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Gluten

#DDCC66

RGB 221, 204, 102 · HSL 51°, 64%, 63% · CMYK 0, 8, 54, 13

Gluten is #DDCC66 in HEX — rgb(221, 204, 102), hsl(51°, 64%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 54%, 13%).

Gluten pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 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#DDCC66

RGB221, 204, 102

HSL51°, 64%, 63%

HSV51°, 54%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 54, 13

Decimal14535782

CSS RGBrgb(221, 204, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 64%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 2.2 · #D9C661

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 2.4 · #E3D16E

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 2.8 · #E4D066

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #E1C861

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 4.4 · #D5CE69

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 5.1 · #D5C757

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 5.3 · #D0BE55

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 5.8 · #DBCC72

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6.2 · #E0CD74

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.5 · #F4D96C

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.6 · #E1DD73

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 8.5 · #CDBB63

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.1 · #F2D964

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 9.6 · #C7B446

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 10.5 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DDCC66

#6476DD

Analogous

#DD8F64

#DDCC66

#B3DD64

Triadic

#DDCC66

#64DDCB

#CB64DD

Split-Complementary

#DDCC66

#64B3DD

#8F64DD

Tetradic

#DDCC66

#64DD8F

#6476DD

#DD64B3

Monochromatic

#8A7A1E

#C9B12C

#DDCC66

#EBE0A3

#F9F5E2

Rectangle

#DDCC66

#76DD64

#6476DD

#CB64DD

Compound

#DDCC66

#B3DD64

#6476DD

#8F64DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D583

#E5DCA8

#EDE8CF

Darker

#D6BC2C

#97841A

#594E0E

Saturation

#B3AD8F

#DDCB64

#EED753

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCC66

#DDCC67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCC66

#CFCF7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCC66

#E2C1C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gluten 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

#E5C668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCC66

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CB8C

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.

#485BC9

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: #DDCC66;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCC66;

CSS Variable

--color-gluten: #DDCC66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gluten': '#DDCC66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCC66] text-[#DDCC66]

SCSS

$gluten: #DDCC66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCC66?

#DDCC66 is Gluten, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCC66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gluten?

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

What colors pair well with Gluten?

Gluten 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 Gluten?

You can download Gluten 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 Gluten?

The hex code is #DDCC66. In RGB it's 221, 204, 102, and in HSL it's 51°, 64%, 63%.

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