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Chips Provencale

#DDD618

RGB 221, 214, 24 · HSL 58°, 80%, 48% · CMYK 0, 3, 89, 13

Chips Provencale is #DDD618 in HEX — rgb(221, 214, 24), hsl(58°, 80%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 89%, 13%).

Chips Provencale pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 80%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DDD618

RGB221, 214, 24

HSL58°, 80%, 48%

HSV58°, 89%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 89, 13

Decimal14538264

CSS RGBrgb(221, 214, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 80%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 2.6 · #DAD000

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 3.4 · #E9DD24

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 4.8 · #D3D713

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.9 · #CCC921

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 9 · #F3DA0B

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D943

Behr

Radiant Sun P310-6

ΔE 10.5 · #EFD433

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 10.7 · #C8D62D

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 11.3 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 12 · #C5C225

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 13.7 · #FFDE42

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 14.7 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 21.2 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 28.9 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DDD618

#181FDC

Analogous

#DC7418

#DDD618

#81DC18

Triadic

#DDD618

#18DCD6

#D618DC

Split-Complementary

#DDD618

#1881DC

#7418DC

Tetradic

#DDD618

#18DC74

#181FDC

#DC1881

Monochromatic

#535009

#979311

#DDD618

#ECE755

#F4F19A

Rectangle

#DDD618

#1FDC18

#181FDC

#D618DC

Compound

#DDD618

#81DC18

#181FDC

#7418DC

Variations

Lighter

#EAE440

#E6E279

#EBE9B7

Darker

#B4AF10

#7F7B08

#4B4903

Saturation

#98965D

#DCD618

#E9E10C

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD618

#E6D021

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD618

#D7D757

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD618

#E4C6D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chips Provencale 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

#E5CD2D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD618

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D251

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#2126AF

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DDD618;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD618;

CSS Variable

--color-chips-provencale: #DDD618;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chips-provencale': '#DDD618' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD618] text-[#DDD618]

SCSS

$chips-provencale: #DDD618;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD618?

#DDD618 is Chips Provencale, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD618 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chips Provencale?

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

What colors pair well with Chips Provencale?

Chips Provencale 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 Chips Provencale?

You can download Chips Provencale 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 Chips Provencale?

The hex code is #DDD618. In RGB it's 221, 214, 24, and in HSL it's 58°, 80%, 48%.

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