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Field of Wheat

#DEB699

RGB 222, 182, 153 · HSL 25°, 51%, 74% · CMYK 0, 18, 31, 13

Field of Wheat is #DEB699 in HEX — rgb(222, 182, 153), hsl(25°, 51%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 31%, 13%).

Field of Wheat pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 51%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DEB699

RGB222, 182, 153

HSL25°, 51%, 74%

HSV25°, 31%, 87%

CMYK0, 18, 31, 13

Decimal14595737

CSS RGBrgb(222, 182, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 51%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Field of Wheat DE5262

Exact match

Valspar

Antelope 2005-6A

ΔE 1.8 · #E2BB9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Tea Cookie 1002

ΔE 1.9 · #E1B797

Vista Paint

Tea Cookie C-1001

ΔE 2.1 · #DEB695

Benjamin Moore

Serendipity AF-205

ΔE 2.2 · #DAB192

Kilz

Summer Melon LC210-02

ΔE 2.2 · #E0BB9C

Sherwin-Williams

Sumptuous Peach SW6345

ΔE 2.2 · #E5B99B

Behr

Only Natural 270E-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E1BB9A

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 3.1 · #DEB29A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.5 · #E3BEA4

PPG

Cinnamon Frost 1081-4

ΔE 3.7 · #D3B191

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 7.3 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 8.3 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DEB699

#9BC2DF

Analogous

#DF9BA1

#DEB699

#DFD99B

Triadic

#DEB699

#9BDFB7

#B79BDF

Split-Complementary

#DEB699

#9BDFD9

#9BA1DF

Tetradic

#DEB699

#A1DF9B

#9BC2DF

#D99BDF

Monochromatic

#A96737

#CC8E61

#DEB699

#F1E1D5

#F9F1EC

Rectangle

#DEB699

#C2DF9B

#9BC2DF

#B79BDF

Compound

#DEB699

#DFD99B

#9BC2DF

#9BA1DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5C5AF

#E8D4C6

#F0E6E0

Darker

#CF8E5F

#A25E2E

#603619

Saturation

#C7BBB3

#DFB79B

#EFB48B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEB699

#CCC399

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEB699

#BEBE9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEB699

#DFB3B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Field of Wheat reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E6B58E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEB699

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3BAB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#77A7C9

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: #DEB699;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEB699;

CSS Variable

--color-field-of-wheat: #DEB699;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'field-of-wheat': '#DEB699' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEB699] text-[#DEB699]

SCSS

$field-of-wheat: #DEB699;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEB699?

#DEB699 is Field of Wheat, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEB699 warm or cool?

Field of Wheat reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Field of Wheat?

Field of Wheat works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Field of Wheat?

Field of Wheat pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Field of Wheat?

You can download Field of Wheat 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 Field of Wheat?

The hex code is #DEB699. In RGB it's 222, 182, 153, and in HSL it's 25°, 51%, 74%.

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