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Master Key

#DDCC88

RGB 221, 204, 136 · HSL 48°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 0, 8, 38, 13

Master Key is #DDCC88 in HEX — rgb(221, 204, 136), hsl(48°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 13%).

Master Key pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 56%, 70%. 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#DDCC88

RGB221, 204, 136

HSL48°, 56%, 70%

HSV48°, 38%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 38, 13

Decimal14535816

CSS RGBrgb(221, 204, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mother 376

ΔE 1.6 · #DCCA89

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 2.6 · #E5CF8A

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 2.6 · #E5D18F

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 2.8 · #D4C883

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 3.2 · #E3D590

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 3.4 · #E3CC84

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.5 · #D2C785

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.6 · #E6D690

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 4 · #D2C880

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 4 · #DFC686

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D286

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.6 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.9 · #E9D095

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 6.4 · #F0D18E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.9 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #D0C092

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

#DDCC88

#8899DD

Analogous

#DDA188

#DDCC88

#C4DD88

Triadic

#DDCC88

#88DDCC

#CC88DD

Split-Complementary

#DDCC88

#88C4DD

#A188DD

Tetradic

#DDCC88

#88DDA1

#8899DD

#DD88C4

Monochromatic

#9F882D

#CDB34C

#DDCC88

#EEE6C3

#F9F7EB

Rectangle

#DDCC88

#99DD88

#8899DD

#CC88DD

Compound

#DDCC88

#C4DD88

#8899DD

#A188DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D6A0

#E7DEBB

#EFEBDA

Darker

#D1B64D

#9F8626

#5E4F14

Saturation

#BFBAA6

#DDCC88

#EED677

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCC88

#DBCD89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCC88

#CFCF93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCC88

#E0C4CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Master Key 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

#E5C681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCC88

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#677AC9

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: #DDCC88;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCC88;

CSS Variable

--color-master-key: #DDCC88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'master-key': '#DDCC88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCC88] text-[#DDCC88]

SCSS

$master-key: #DDCC88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCC88?

#DDCC88 is Master Key, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCC88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Master Key?

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

What colors pair well with Master Key?

Master Key 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 Master Key?

You can download Master Key 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 Master Key?

The hex code is #DDCC88. In RGB it's 221, 204, 136, and in HSL it's 48°, 56%, 70%.

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