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California Dreaming

#DEC569

RGB 222, 197, 105 · HSL 47°, 64%, 64% · CMYK 0, 11, 53, 13

California Dreaming is #DEC569 in HEX — rgb(222, 197, 105), hsl(47°, 64%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 53%, 13%).

California Dreaming pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 64%, 64%. 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.

Color Codes

HEX#DEC569

RGB222, 197, 105

HSL47°, 64%, 64%

HSV47°, 53%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 53, 13

Decimal14599529

CSS RGBrgb(222, 197, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 64%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dijon Mustard DE5451

ΔE 3.2 · #E2CA73

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 3.4 · #E4C665

Benjamin Moore

Showtime 293

ΔE 3.5 · #E5C469

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 3.9 · #DBBC61

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 4.1 · #E0CD74

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 4.7 · #D9C661

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 5.1 · #EECB71

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 5.1 · #E1C861

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 5.7 · #D5B966

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 6 · #E6C26F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 7.1 · #F5D27B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 9 · #DBB651

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 9 · #FBD473

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 9.8 · #FFD880

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.9 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.9 · #F2D964

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 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

#DEC569

#6882DE

Analogous

#DE8A68

#DEC569

#BDDE68

Triadic

#DEC569

#68DEC4

#C468DE

Split-Complementary

#DEC569

#68BDDE

#8A68DE

Tetradic

#DEC569

#68DE8A

#6882DE

#DE68BD

Monochromatic

#8E761F

#CDAA2D

#DEC569

#ECDDA7

#F9F5E6

Rectangle

#DEC569

#82DE68

#6882DE

#C468DE

Compound

#DEC569

#BDDE68

#6882DE

#8A68DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D087

#E6D9AA

#EDE7D0

Darker

#D6B22F

#997E1B

#5B4A0E

Saturation

#B5AD92

#DEC468

#EECE58

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEC569

#D9C86A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEC569

#CACA7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEC569

#E2BBC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

California Dreaming 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

#E6C06A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEC569

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C58E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#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.

#4B67CA

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: #DEC569;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEC569;

CSS Variable

--color-california-dreaming: #DEC569;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-dreaming': '#DEC569' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEC569] text-[#DEC569]

SCSS

$california-dreaming: #DEC569;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEC569?

#DEC569 is California Dreaming, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEC569 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Dreaming?

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

What colors pair well with California Dreaming?

California Dreaming 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 California Dreaming?

You can download California Dreaming 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 California Dreaming?

The hex code is #DEC569. In RGB it's 222, 197, 105, and in HSL it's 47°, 64%, 64%.

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