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Garlic Toast

#DDDD88

RGB 221, 221, 136 · HSL 60°, 56%, 70% · CMYK 0, 0, 38, 13

Garlic Toast is #DDDD88 in HEX — rgb(221, 221, 136), hsl(60°, 56%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 38%, 13%).

Garlic Toast pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 56%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DDDD88

RGB221, 221, 136

HSL60°, 56%, 70%

HSV60°, 38%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 38, 13

Decimal14540168

CSS RGBrgb(221, 221, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 56%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 2.1 · #E2E38D

Valspar

Fluorescent Lime 6007-9C

ΔE 2.2 · #DEE28C

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 3 · #E0E491

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 3.3 · #E1DD8E

Dulux

Crescendo S18G4

ΔE 3.3 · #E3DC84

Behr

Honey Beige 390D-4

ΔE 4.2 · #E7DD89

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 5.5 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 5.7 · #D2D083

Vista Paint

Alligator Alley K-386

ΔE 6.1 · #C8D27E

Benjamin Moore

Mulholland 369

ΔE 6.3 · #E8D988

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 7 · #EFF19D

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 7.5 · #D1D991

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.3 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.8 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DDDD88

#8888DD

Analogous

#DDB388

#DDDD88

#B3DD88

Triadic

#DDDD88

#88DDDD

#DD88DD

Split-Complementary

#DDDD88

#88B2DD

#B288DD

Tetradic

#DDDD88

#88DDB3

#8888DD

#DD88B3

Monochromatic

#9F9F2D

#CDCD4C

#DDDD88

#EEEEC3

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#DDDD88

#88DD88

#8888DD

#DD88DD

Compound

#DDDD88

#B3DD88

#8888DD

#B288DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E4A0

#E7E7BB

#EFEFDA

Darker

#D1D14D

#9F9F26

#5E5E14

Saturation

#BFBFA6

#DDDD88

#EEEE77

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDD88

#E6D78A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDD88

#DDDD97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDD88

#E2D2D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Garlic Toast 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

#E5D281

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDD88

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D7A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

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.

#6767C9

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: #DDDD88;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDD88;

CSS Variable

--color-garlic-toast: #DDDD88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'garlic-toast': '#DDDD88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDD88] text-[#DDDD88]

SCSS

$garlic-toast: #DDDD88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDD88?

#DDDD88 is Garlic Toast, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDDD88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Garlic Toast?

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

What colors pair well with Garlic Toast?

Garlic Toast 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 Garlic Toast?

You can download Garlic Toast 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 Garlic Toast?

The hex code is #DDDD88. In RGB it's 221, 221, 136, and in HSL it's 60°, 56%, 70%.

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