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Bongo Skin

#DECE96

RGB 222, 206, 150 · HSL 47°, 52%, 73% · CMYK 0, 7, 32, 13

Bongo Skin is #DECE96 in HEX — rgb(222, 206, 150), hsl(47°, 52%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 32%, 13%).

Bongo Skin pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#DECE96

RGB222, 206, 150

HSL47°, 52%, 73%

HSV47°, 32%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 32, 13

Decimal14601878

CSS RGBrgb(222, 206, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 52%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hinuera NZ10C3

ΔE 1.3 · #DECC96

Behr

Winter Garden 360E-3

ΔE 1.4 · #DBCE97

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D39B

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 3 · #DED49A

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-915

ΔE 3.2 · #E2CB91

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.9 · #E8CF99

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 4.2 · #E3D9A0

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 4.3 · #E9D095

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D0C58B

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 4.4 · #E1CA99

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.6 · #DFC795

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 4.8 · #DCC797

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.9 · #ECD193

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 5.9 · #ECCE98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.9 · #D0C092

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DECE96

#96A6DE

Analogous

#DEAB96

#DECE96

#CADE96

Triadic

#DECE96

#96DECE

#CE96DE

Split-Complementary

#DECE96

#96CADE

#AB96DE

Tetradic

#DECE96

#96DEAB

#96A6DE

#DE96CA

Monochromatic

#A78E35

#CCB35C

#DECE96

#F0E9D0

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#DECE96

#A6DE96

#96A6DE

#CE96DE

Compound

#DECE96

#CADE96

#96A6DE

#AB96DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D8AB

#E8E0C3

#F0ECDE

Darker

#CFB65B

#A1882C

#5F5018

Saturation

#C5C0AF

#DECE96

#EED886

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECE96

#DCD097

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECE96

#D1D19F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECE96

#E1C7CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bongo Skin 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

#E6C78C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECE96

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CCB0

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.

#7386C9

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: #DECE96;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECE96;

CSS Variable

--color-bongo-skin: #DECE96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bongo-skin': '#DECE96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECE96] text-[#DECE96]

SCSS

$bongo-skin: #DECE96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECE96?

#DECE96 is Bongo Skin, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DECE96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bongo Skin?

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

What colors pair well with Bongo Skin?

Bongo Skin 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 Bongo Skin?

You can download Bongo Skin 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 Bongo Skin?

The hex code is #DECE96. In RGB it's 222, 206, 150, and in HSL it's 47°, 52%, 73%.

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