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Panacea

#DDDBC0

RGB 221, 219, 192 · HSL 56°, 30%, 81% · CMYK 0, 1, 13, 13

Panacea is #DDDBC0 in HEX — rgb(221, 219, 192), hsl(56°, 30%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 13%, 13%).

Panacea pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 30%, 81%. 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#DDDBC0

RGB221, 219, 192

HSL56°, 30%, 81%

HSV56°, 13%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 13, 13

Decimal14539712

CSS RGBrgb(221, 219, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 30%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dune 492

ΔE 0.6 · #DBDABF

Valspar

Lunar Tide 6006-3B

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD9BE

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Reed DE5527

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDCBF

Behr

Stucco Tan BWC-26

ΔE 1.1 · #DFDABF

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 1.7 · #DEDFC3

Dulux

Apple Cucumber S17E1

ΔE 1.7 · #DBDABC

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDCC4

Vista Paint

Planet Earth C-404

ΔE 1.9 · #DADDC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Planet Earth 405

ΔE 2 · #DADDC3

PPG

Slow Dance 1115-3

ΔE 2 · #DBDCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 2.7 · #E0DDBD

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DFC9

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 4.2 · #E0D5BE

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DDDBC0

#C0C2DD

Analogous

#DDCDC0

#DDDBC0

#D0DDC0

Triadic

#DDDBC0

#C0DDDB

#DBC0DD

Split-Complementary

#DDDBC0

#C0D0DD

#CDC0DD

Tetradic

#DDDBC0

#C0DDCD

#C0C2DD

#DDC0D0

Monochromatic

#A8A35D

#C2BF8E

#DDDBC0

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#DDDBC0

#C2DDC0

#C0C2DD

#DBC0DD

Compound

#DDDBC0

#D0DDC0

#C0C2DD

#CDC0DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E2CD

#E9E8DB

#F2F1EA

Darker

#C2BE89

#97924C

#59562B

Saturation

#D3D2CA

#DDDBC0

#EEEAAF

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDBC0

#E0D9C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDBC0

#DBDBC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDBC0

#DFD7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Panacea 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

#E5D1AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDBC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D6CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#9B9EC4

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DDDBC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDBC0;

CSS Variable

--color-panacea: #DDDBC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'panacea': '#DDDBC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDBC0] text-[#DDDBC0]

SCSS

$panacea: #DDDBC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDBC0?

#DDDBC0 is Panacea, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDDBC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Panacea?

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

What colors pair well with Panacea?

Panacea 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 Panacea?

You can download Panacea 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 Panacea?

The hex code is #DDDBC0. In RGB it's 221, 219, 192, and in HSL it's 56°, 30%, 81%.

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