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Fabulous Forties

#DDCDAB

RGB 221, 205, 171 · HSL 41°, 42%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 13

Fabulous Forties is #DDCDAB in HEX — rgb(221, 205, 171), hsl(41°, 42%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 13%).

Fabulous Forties pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 42%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DDCDAB

RGB221, 205, 171

HSL41°, 42%, 77%

HSV41°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 13

Decimal14536107

CSS RGBrgb(221, 205, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 42%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Peaceable Kingdom C-314

ΔE 0.8 · #DBCCAB

PPG

Baked Bread 1100-3

ΔE 0.9 · #DACBA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Peaceable Kingdom 315

ΔE 1.1 · #DDCCAC

Benjamin Moore

Monroe HC-26

ΔE 1.2 · #DBCBAB

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 1.4 · #DACBA7

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCAA7

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCDAE

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1.8 · #E0CFB0

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.4 · #D9CCA6

Behr

Ancient Scroll MQ3-44

ΔE 2.8 · #E0CAAB

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 3.4 · #DDC8AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E6CDAB

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.8 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.4 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DDCDAB

#ACBBDD

Analogous

#DDB5AC

#DDCDAB

#D4DDAC

Triadic

#DDCDAB

#ACDDCD

#CDACDD

Split-Complementary

#DDCDAB

#ACD4DD

#B5ACDD

Tetradic

#DDCDAB

#ACDDB5

#ACBBDD

#DDACD4

Monochromatic

#AA8A46

#C7AD75

#DDCDAB

#F3EEE2

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#DDCDAB

#BBDDAC

#ACBBDD

#CDACDD

Compound

#DDCDAB

#D4DDAC

#ACBBDD

#B5ACDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D7BC

#E8E0CF

#F1EDE4

Darker

#C8AD72

#9E7E3A

#5D4A20

Saturation

#CCC7BD

#DDCDAC

#EED49B

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCDAB

#D8D0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCDAB

#D0D0B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCDAB

#DFC8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fabulous Forties 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

#E5C69B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCDAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#879BC6

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: #DDCDAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCDAB;

CSS Variable

--color-fabulous-forties: #DDCDAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fabulous-forties': '#DDCDAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCDAB] text-[#DDCDAB]

SCSS

$fabulous-forties: #DDCDAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCDAB?

#DDCDAB is Fabulous Forties, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCDAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fabulous Forties?

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

What colors pair well with Fabulous Forties?

Fabulous Forties 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 Fabulous Forties?

You can download Fabulous Forties 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 Fabulous Forties?

The hex code is #DDCDAB. In RGB it's 221, 205, 171, and in HSL it's 41°, 42%, 77%.

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