GREENS

Fresh Frappe

#DDE59D

RGB 221, 229, 157 · HSL 67°, 58%, 76% · CMYK 3, 0, 31, 10

Fresh Frappe is #DDE59D in HEX — rgb(221, 229, 157), hsl(67°, 58%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 31%, 10%).

Fresh Frappe pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 58%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DDE59D

RGB221, 229, 157

HSL67°, 58%, 76%

HSV67°, 31%, 90%

CMYK3, 0, 31, 10

Decimal14542237

CSS RGBrgb(221, 229, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 58%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fresh Frappe S19G3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 0.9 · #DFE7A0

PPG

Curious 1219-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D9E49E

Behr

Dried Palm 400C-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E0E8A3

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 2.6 · #E1ECA5

Benjamin Moore

Apples 395

ΔE 2.7 · #E1E99C

Valspar

Fresh Pear 6007-7C

ΔE 4.1 · #D6E293

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 4.2 · #DBE8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 4.3 · #D1D991

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #E0E491

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 6.1 · #DAD790

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 7.6 · #ECEBAF

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 10 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.7 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#DDE59D

#A79EE5

Analogous

#E5CA9E

#DDE59D

#BAE59E

Triadic

#DDE59D

#9EDDE5

#E59EDD

Split-Complementary

#DDE59D

#9EBAE5

#CA9EE5

Tetradic

#DDE59D

#9EE5CA

#A79EE5

#E59EBA

Monochromatic

#A9B931

#C8D562

#DDE59D

#F2F5DB

#F8FAEB

Rectangle

#DDE59D

#9EE5A7

#A79EE5

#E59EDD

Compound

#DDE59D

#BAE59E

#A79EE5

#CA9EE5

Variations

Lighter

#E4EAB2

#E8ECC8

#F0F2E1

Darker

#CAD85E

#9FAF27

#5E6715

Saturation

#CACCB7

#DDE59E

#E7F291

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDE59D

#EADD9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDE59D

#E4E4A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDE59D

#E2DBE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Frappe sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E5D891

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDE59D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DDB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#8378D1

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: #DDE59D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDE59D;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-frappe: #DDE59D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-frappe': '#DDE59D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDE59D] text-[#DDE59D]

SCSS

$fresh-frappe: #DDE59D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDE59D?

#DDE59D is Fresh Frappe, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DDE59D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Frappe?

Fresh Frappe works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Fresh Frappe?

Fresh Frappe pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fresh Frappe?

You can download Fresh Frappe 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 Fresh Frappe?

The hex code is #DDE59D. In RGB it's 221, 229, 157, and in HSL it's 67°, 58%, 76%.

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