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Hinuera

#DECC96

RGB 222, 204, 150 · HSL 45°, 52%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 32, 13

Hinuera is #DECC96 in HEX — rgb(222, 204, 150), hsl(45°, 52%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 13%).

Hinuera pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 52%, 73%. 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#DECC96

RGB222, 204, 150

HSL45°, 52%, 73%

HSV45°, 32%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 32, 13

Decimal14601366

CSS RGBrgb(222, 204, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 52%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hinuera NZ10C3

Exact match

Behr

Winter Garden 360E-3

ΔE 2.1 · #DBCE97

Vista Paint

Frozen Fruit C-868

ΔE 2.5 · #E0C996

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E2D39B

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-415

ΔE 2.9 · #E0CF9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 3.1 · #E1CA99

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.3 · #DFC795

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.3 · #E8CF99

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 3.5 · #DCC797

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.6 · #E9D19E

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 4.7 · #D0C58B

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 5.2 · #ECCE98

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 5.3 · #E3D9A0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 6.1 · #ECD193

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#DECC96

#96A8DE

Analogous

#DEA896

#DECC96

#CCDE96

Triadic

#DECC96

#96DECC

#CC96DE

Split-Complementary

#DECC96

#96CCDE

#A896DE

Tetradic

#DECC96

#96DEA8

#96A8DE

#DE96CC

Monochromatic

#A78A35

#CCB05C

#DECC96

#F0E8D0

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#DECC96

#A8DE96

#96A8DE

#CC96DE

Compound

#DECC96

#CCDE96

#96A8DE

#A896DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D6AB

#E8DFC3

#F0EBDE

Darker

#CFB25B

#A1842C

#5F4D18

Saturation

#C5C0AF

#DECC96

#EED486

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECC96

#DACE97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECC96

#CFCF9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECC96

#E1C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hinuera 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

#E6C68C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CBB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#7389C9

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: #DECC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECC96;

CSS Variable

--color-hinuera: #DECC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hinuera': '#DECC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECC96] text-[#DECC96]

SCSS

$hinuera: #DECC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECC96?

#DECC96 is Hinuera, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DECC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hinuera?

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

What colors pair well with Hinuera?

Hinuera 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 Hinuera?

You can download Hinuera 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 Hinuera?

The hex code is #DECC96. In RGB it's 222, 204, 150, and in HSL it's 45°, 52%, 73%.

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