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Saturnia

#DDDBCE

RGB 221, 219, 206 · HSL 52°, 18%, 84% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 13

Saturnia is #DDDBCE in HEX — rgb(221, 219, 206), hsl(52°, 18%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 13%).

Saturnia pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 18%, 84%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DDDBCE

RGB221, 219, 206

HSL52°, 18%, 84%

HSV52°, 7%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 13

Decimal14539726

CSS RGBrgb(221, 219, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 18%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Saturnia 369

Exact match

Vista Paint

Saturnia C-368

ΔE 0.6 · #DCDACC

Dulux

Serena Half S18B1H

ΔE 0.8 · #DCDCCF

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDACC

Sherwin-Williams

Nonchalant White SW6161

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDDD1

Benjamin Moore

Wind's 981

ΔE 1 · #E0DCCE

PPG

Cocoon 1027-1

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDBCC

Behr

Mocha Light BWC-24

ΔE 1.1 · #DADACC

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDFD3

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.9 · #DED8CD

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 2.1 · #DBD6CB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.4 · #D9DCD2

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.4 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #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

#DDDBCE

#CFD1DE

Analogous

#DED4CF

#DDDBCE

#D8DECF

Triadic

#DDDBCE

#CFDEDC

#DCCFDE

Split-Complementary

#DDDBCE

#CFD8DE

#D4CFDE

Tetradic

#DDDBCE

#CFDED4

#CFD1DE

#DECFD8

Monochromatic

#9F9975

#BEBAA2

#DDDBCE

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#DDDBCE

#D1DECF

#CFD1DE

#DCCFDE

Compound

#DDDBCE

#D8DECF

#CFD1DE

#D4CFDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4E3D8

#EAE9E3

#F3F2EF

Darker

#BBB79C

#8D875E

#534F36

Saturation

#D8D8D4

#DEDCCF

#EEE8BE

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDBCE

#DEDBCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDBCE

#DBDBD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDBCE

#DED9DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Saturnia 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

#E5D1B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDBCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D6DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4A9C8

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: #DDDBCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDBCE;

CSS Variable

--color-saturnia: #DDDBCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saturnia': '#DDDBCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDBCE] text-[#DDDBCE]

SCSS

$saturnia: #DDDBCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDBCE?

#DDDBCE is Saturnia, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDDBCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saturnia?

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

What colors pair well with Saturnia?

Saturnia 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 Saturnia?

You can download Saturnia 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 Saturnia?

The hex code is #DDDBCE. In RGB it's 221, 219, 206, and in HSL it's 52°, 18%, 84%.

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