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Bleached Wheat

#DDD0A9

RGB 221, 208, 169 · HSL 45°, 43%, 76% · CMYK 0, 6, 24, 13

Bleached Wheat is #DDD0A9 in HEX — rgb(221, 208, 169), hsl(45°, 43%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 24%, 13%).

Bleached Wheat pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 43%, 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#DDD0A9

RGB221, 208, 169

HSL45°, 43%, 76%

HSV45°, 24%, 87%

CMYK0, 6, 24, 13

Decimal14536873

CSS RGBrgb(221, 208, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 43%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 0.9 · #DED2AA

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 1 · #DACEA6

Benjamin Moore

Mansfield 248

ΔE 1.3 · #DFCFA7

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 1.5 · #D9CCA6

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 1.5 · #DDCDA6

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD2A9

Behr

Honey Mist MQ3-42

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D5AE

Dunn-Edwards

Light Aspiration DE6185

ΔE 2.3 · #DACBA7

PPG

Neutral Beige 12-31

ΔE 2.6 · #DFCCA6

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 3.5 · #DDD7AE

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.3 · #DDCDAE

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.8 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.5 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DDD0A9

#A7B5DC

Analogous

#DCB5A7

#DDD0A9

#CFDCA7

Triadic

#DDD0A9

#A7DCCF

#CFA7DC

Split-Complementary

#DDD0A9

#A7CFDC

#B5A7DC

Tetradic

#DDD0A9

#A7DCB5

#A7B5DC

#DCA7CF

Monochromatic

#A88F43

#C6B171

#DDD0A9

#F2EDDE

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DDD0A9

#B5DCA7

#A7B5DC

#CFA7DC

Compound

#DDD0A9

#CFDCA7

#A7B5DC

#B5A7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D9B9

#E8E1CD

#F0EDE3

Darker

#C8B26E

#9D8438

#5D4D1F

Saturation

#CAC6BA

#DCCFA7

#EED896

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD0A9

#DBD2AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD0A9

#D2D2AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD0A9

#DFCBCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bleached Wheat 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

#E5C99A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD0A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CEBE

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8494C6

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: #DDD0A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD0A9;

CSS Variable

--color-bleached-wheat: #DDD0A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bleached-wheat': '#DDD0A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD0A9] text-[#DDD0A9]

SCSS

$bleached-wheat: #DDD0A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD0A9?

#DDD0A9 is Bleached Wheat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD0A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bleached Wheat?

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

What colors pair well with Bleached Wheat?

Bleached Wheat 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 Bleached Wheat?

You can download Bleached Wheat 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 Bleached Wheat?

The hex code is #DDD0A9. In RGB it's 221, 208, 169, and in HSL it's 45°, 43%, 76%.

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