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Stonebread

#DDCEA7

RGB 221, 206, 167 · HSL 43°, 44%, 76% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 13

Stonebread is #DDCEA7 in HEX — rgb(221, 206, 167), hsl(43°, 44%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 13%).

Stonebread pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 44%, 76%. 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#DDCEA7

RGB221, 206, 167

HSL43°, 44%, 76%

HSV43°, 24%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 13

Decimal14536359

CSS RGBrgb(221, 206, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 44%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 0.5 · #DDCDA6

Benjamin Moore

Mansfield 248

ΔE 0.8 · #DFCFA7

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

ΔE 1 · #DDD0A9

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Light C-321

ΔE 1.2 · #D9CBA4

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 1.3 · #D9CCA6

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 1.3 · #DACEA6

PPG

Neutral Beige 12-31

ΔE 1.7 · #DFCCA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 1.7 · #DED2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 1.8 · #DACBA7

Behr

Honey Mist MQ3-42

ΔE 2.5 · #E3D5AE

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 4.2 · #EAD2AA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.7 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.6 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#DDCEA7

#A7B6DD

Analogous

#DDB3A7

#DDCEA7

#D1DDA7

Triadic

#DDCEA7

#A7DDCD

#CDA7DD

Split-Complementary

#DDCEA7

#A7D1DD

#B3A7DD

Tetradic

#DDCEA7

#A7DDB3

#A7B6DD

#DDA7D1

Monochromatic

#A98C42

#C7AF70

#DDCEA7

#F2ECDE

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DDCEA7

#B6DDA7

#A7B6DD

#CDA7DD

Compound

#DDCEA7

#D1DDA7

#A7B6DD

#B3A7DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D7B8

#E8E0CD

#F0ECE3

Darker

#C9AF6D

#9E8137

#5D4C1F

Saturation

#CAC5BA

#DDCDA7

#EED596

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCEA7

#D9D0A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCEA7

#D1D1AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCEA7

#DFC9CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stonebread 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

#E5C798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCEA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CCBD

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.

#8396C6

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: #DDCEA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCEA7;

CSS Variable

--color-stonebread: #DDCEA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stonebread': '#DDCEA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCEA7] text-[#DDCEA7]

SCSS

$stonebread: #DDCEA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCEA7?

#DDCEA7 is Stonebread, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCEA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stonebread?

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

What colors pair well with Stonebread?

Stonebread 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 Stonebread?

You can download Stonebread 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 Stonebread?

The hex code is #DDCEA7. In RGB it's 221, 206, 167, and in HSL it's 43°, 44%, 76%.

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