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Endless Silk

#DDDDBB

RGB 221, 221, 187 · HSL 60°, 33%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 15, 13

Endless Silk is #DDDDBB in HEX — rgb(221, 221, 187), hsl(60°, 33%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 15%, 13%).

Endless Silk pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#DDDDBB

RGB221, 221, 187

HSL60°, 33%, 80%

HSV60°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 15, 13

Decimal14540219

CSS RGBrgb(221, 221, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 33%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Caraway Seeds S330-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E1E0BF

Sherwin-Williams

Honeydew SW6428

ΔE 1.3 · #DBDDBD

PPG

Forgive Quickly 1116-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E1BE

Dulux

Lilylock S18E1

ΔE 1.5 · #E1E1C0

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 1.5 · #DBDAB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Forest Found 790

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DFBB

Benjamin Moore

Chameleon 526

ΔE 2.3 · #E1E3BF

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 2.3 · #E5E1BF

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 2.5 · #E1DBBB

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 2.6 · #E1DDBF

Vista Paint

Villa Nova K-414

ΔE 2.6 · #E2E0C2

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 4 · #D5D8B0

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 4 · #D0D3B2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.9 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 6.7 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#DDDDBB

#BBBBDD

Analogous

#DDCCBB

#DDDDBB

#CCDDBB

Triadic

#DDDDBB

#BBDDDD

#DDBBDD

Split-Complementary

#DDDDBB

#BBCCDD

#CCBBDD

Tetradic

#DDDDBB

#BBDDCC

#BBBBDD

#DDBBCC

Monochromatic

#AAAA55

#C3C388

#DDDDBB

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#DDDDBB

#BBDDBB

#BBBBDD

#DDBBDD

Compound

#DDDDBB

#CCDDBB

#BBBBDD

#CCBBDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E4C9

#E9E9D8

#F1F1E9

Darker

#C3C383

#999947

#5A5A29

Saturation

#D1D1C7

#DDDDBB

#EEEEAA

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

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDDDBB

#E2DABC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDDDBB

#DDDDC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDDDBB

#DFD8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Endless Silk 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

#E5D2A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDDDBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D7CC

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.

#9797C4

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: #DDDDBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDDDBB;

CSS Variable

--color-endless-silk: #DDDDBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'endless-silk': '#DDDDBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDDDBB] text-[#DDDDBB]

SCSS

$endless-silk: #DDDDBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDDDBB?

#DDDDBB is Endless Silk, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDDDBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Endless Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Endless Silk?

Endless Silk 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 Endless Silk?

You can download Endless Silk 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 Endless Silk?

The hex code is #DDDDBB. In RGB it's 221, 221, 187, and in HSL it's 60°, 33%, 80%.

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