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Honey Glow

#DEC099

RGB 222, 192, 153 · HSL 34°, 51%, 74% · CMYK 0, 14, 31, 13

Honey Glow is #DEC099 in HEX — rgb(222, 192, 153), hsl(34°, 51%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 31%, 13%).

Honey Glow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 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#DEC099

RGB222, 192, 153

HSL34°, 51%, 74%

HSV34°, 31%, 87%

CMYK0, 14, 31, 13

Decimal14598297

CSS RGBrgb(222, 192, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 51%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Honey Glow C-252

Exact match

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 1.3 · #E0C39D

Hallman-Lindsay

Honey Glow 253

ΔE 1.3 · #E0BF99

Benjamin Moore

Sepia 1116 · CC-276

ΔE 1.4 · #DBBE99

Behr

Clair De Lune 300E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #E0C298

PPG

Faint Fawn 1089-4

ΔE 2 · #E2C59C

Sherwin-Williams

Blonde SW6128

ΔE 2.5 · #DCBD92

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.6 · #DFC09E

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 2.7 · #D9C09C

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.2 · #E6C9A2

Dulux

Dromedary S11F3

ΔE 3.4 · #E3BF94

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.7 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.4 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 7.1 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#DEC099

#9BB8DF

Analogous

#DF9F9B

#DEC099

#DADF9B

Triadic

#DEC099

#9BDFC1

#C19BDF

Split-Complementary

#DEC099

#9BDADF

#9F9BDF

Tetradic

#DEC099

#9BDF9F

#9BB8DF

#DF9BDA

Monochromatic

#A97837

#CC9E61

#DEC099

#F1E5D5

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#DEC099

#B8DF9B

#9BB8DF

#C19BDF

Compound

#DEC099

#DADF9B

#9BB8DF

#9F9BDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5CEAF

#E8DAC6

#F0E9E0

Darker

#CF9E5F

#A2702E

#604119

Saturation

#C7BEB3

#DFC19B

#EFC38B

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEC099

#D2C899

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEC099

#C6C69F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEC099

#DFBBC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Honey Glow 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

#E6BD8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEC099

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C2B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#779BC9

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: #DEC099;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEC099;

CSS Variable

--color-honey-glow: #DEC099;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey-glow': '#DEC099' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEC099] text-[#DEC099]

SCSS

$honey-glow: #DEC099;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEC099?

#DEC099 is Honey Glow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DEC099 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey Glow?

Honey Glow 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 Honey Glow?

Honey Glow 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 Honey Glow?

You can download Honey Glow 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 Honey Glow?

The hex code is #DEC099. In RGB it's 222, 192, 153, and in HSL it's 34°, 51%, 74%.

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