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Muriwai

#DDD2BB

RGB 221, 210, 187 · HSL 41°, 33%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 13

Muriwai is #DDD2BB in HEX — rgb(221, 210, 187), hsl(41°, 33%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 13%).

Muriwai pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 33%, 80%. 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#DDD2BB

RGB221, 210, 187

HSL41°, 33%, 80%

HSV41°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 13

Decimal14537403

CSS RGBrgb(221, 210, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 33%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Muriwai NZ9E2

Exact match

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 0.6 · #DED2BC

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD0B9

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD4BC

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD0B8

Vista Paint

Mineral Water C-271

ΔE 1 · #DDD2BD

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D4BC

PPG

Toasted Almond 1097-3 · 15-26

ΔE 1.4 · #DACFBA

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D3BE

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D6BD

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.8 · #DACFBB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.1 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DDD2BB

#BBC6DD

Analogous

#DDC1BB

#DDD2BB

#D7DDBB

Triadic

#DDD2BB

#BBDDD2

#D2BBDD

Split-Complementary

#DDD2BB

#BBD7DD

#C1BBDD

Tetradic

#DDD2BB

#BBDDC1

#BBC6DD

#DDBBD7

Monochromatic

#AA8F55

#C3B188

#DDD2BB

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#DDD2BB

#C6DDBB

#BBC6DD

#D2BBDD

Compound

#DDD2BB

#D7DDBB

#BBC6DD

#C1BBDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DBC9

#E9E4D8

#F1EFE9

Darker

#C3AF83

#997F47

#5A4A29

Saturation

#D1CEC7

#DDD2BB

#EED8AA

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD2BB

#DAD4BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD2BB

#D4D4BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD2BB

#DECFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Muriwai 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

#E5CAA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD2BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CFCC

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.

#97A5C4

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #DDD2BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD2BB;

CSS Variable

--color-muriwai: #DDD2BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muriwai': '#DDD2BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD2BB] text-[#DDD2BB]

SCSS

$muriwai: #DDD2BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD2BB?

#DDD2BB is Muriwai, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD2BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muriwai?

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

What colors pair well with Muriwai?

Muriwai 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 Muriwai?

You can download Muriwai 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 Muriwai?

The hex code is #DDD2BB. In RGB it's 221, 210, 187, and in HSL it's 41°, 33%, 80%.

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