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Lunar Lander

#DECE9E

RGB 222, 206, 158 · HSL 45°, 49%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 29, 13

Lunar Lander is #DECE9E in HEX — rgb(222, 206, 158), hsl(45°, 49%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 13%).

Lunar Lander pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 49%, 75%. 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#DECE9E

RGB222, 206, 158

HSL45°, 49%, 75%

HSV45°, 29%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 29, 13

Decimal14601886

CSS RGBrgb(222, 206, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 49%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-415

ΔE 0.8 · #E0CF9E

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 1.6 · #DCCC9F

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

ΔE 2.8 · #E2CC9A

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 3 · #DCC797

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 3.1 · #E1CA99

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 3.2 · #E1CFA5

Dulux

Bongo Skin S16E3

ΔE 3.4 · #DECC96

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 3.4 · #E2CEA4

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 4 · #E9D19E

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.1 · #DFC795

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 4.2 · #E9D4A9

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 4.6 · #D0CA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.1 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 5.4 · #D9CCA6

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 6.8 · #ECCE98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#DECE9E

#A0B0DE

Analogous

#DEB0A0

#DECE9E

#CFDEA0

Triadic

#DECE9E

#A0DECF

#CFA0DE

Split-Complementary

#DECE9E

#A0CFDE

#B0A0DE

Tetradic

#DECE9E

#A0DEB0

#A0B0DE

#DEA0CF

Monochromatic

#AB8F3B

#CBB267

#DECE9E

#F2ECD9

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#DECE9E

#B0DEA0

#A0B0DE

#CFA0DE

Compound

#DECE9E

#CFDEA0

#A0B0DE

#B0A0DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D8B3

#E9E1C9

#F0EDE1

Darker

#CDB365

#A28630

#604E1B

Saturation

#C9C4B6

#DECFA0

#EFD790

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECE9E

#DBD09F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECE9E

#D1D1A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECE9E

#E0C8CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lunar Lander 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

#E6C792

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECE9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CCB6

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7C8FC9

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: #DECE9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECE9E;

CSS Variable

--color-lunar-lander: #DECE9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lunar-lander': '#DECE9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECE9E] text-[#DECE9E]

SCSS

$lunar-lander: #DECE9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECE9E?

#DECE9E is Lunar Lander, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DECE9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lunar Lander?

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

What colors pair well with Lunar Lander?

Lunar Lander 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 Lunar Lander?

You can download Lunar Lander 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 Lunar Lander?

The hex code is #DECE9E. In RGB it's 222, 206, 158, and in HSL it's 45°, 49%, 75%.

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