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Damask

#DEB659

RGB 222, 182, 89 · HSL 42°, 67%, 61% · CMYK 0, 18, 60, 13

Damask is #DEB659 in HEX — rgb(222, 182, 89), hsl(42°, 67%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 60%, 13%).

Damask pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 67%, 61%. 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.

HEX#DEB659
RGB222, 182, 89
HSL42°, 67%, 61%
HSV42°, 60%, 87%
CMYK0, 18, 60, 13
Decimal14595673
CSS RGBrgb(222, 182, 89)
CSS HSLhsl(42, 67%, 61%)

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

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Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 2.8 · #E3B557

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.7 · #DBB651

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 3.8 · #DFB45F

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 4 · #E3B964

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 4.2 · #ECBE63

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.5 · #EABE5B

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 4.6 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.8 · #ECC363

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 6.1 · #EBBA67

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.8 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 11.4 · #EFAE52

Kobra

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ΔE 13 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Complementary

#DEB659
#5981DE

Analogous

#DE7459
#DEB659
#C4DE59

Triadic

#DEB659
#59DEB6
#B659DE

Split-Complementary

#DEB659
#59C4DE
#7459DE

Tetradic

#DEB659
#59DE74
#5981DE
#DE59C4

Monochromatic

#84641A
#C49527
#DEB659
#EBD299
#F7EED9

Rectangle

#DEB659
#81DE59
#5981DE
#B659DE

Compound

#DEB659
#C4DE59
#5981DE
#7459DE

Lighter

#E5C57A
#E5D1A1
#EDE3CC

Darker

#D49F25
#956F17
#58410B

Saturation

#B0A488
#DEB659
#EFBD49

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEB659
#D1BF59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEB659
#BEBE6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEB659
#E1ACB5

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Damask 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
#E6B55E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEB659

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3BA82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#EDECE8

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.

#3E68CA

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #DEB659;
CSS — background
background-color: #DEB659;
CSS Variable
--color-damask: #DEB659;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'damask': '#DEB659' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#DEB659] text-[#DEB659]
SCSS
$damask: #DEB659;
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What color is #DEB659?

#DEB659 is Damask, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEB659 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Damask?

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

What colors pair well with Damask?

Damask 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 Damask?

You can download Damask 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 Damask?

The hex code is #DEB659. In RGB it's 222, 182, 89, and in HSL it's 42°, 67%, 61%.

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