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Fennel Splash

#DECFB1

RGB 222, 207, 177 · HSL 40°, 41%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 20, 13

Fennel Splash is #DECFB1 in HEX — rgb(222, 207, 177), hsl(40°, 41%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 20%, 13%).

Fennel Splash pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 41%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DECFB1

RGB222, 207, 177

HSL40°, 41%, 78%

HSV40°, 20%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 20, 13

Decimal14602161

CSS RGBrgb(222, 207, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 41%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Assateague Sand 12-26

ΔE 0.9 · #E1D0B2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1 · #DDCDAE

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 1 · #DFD1B4

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1 · #E0CFB0

Benjamin Moore

Lady 1045

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CFAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Corinthian Pillar 301

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D1B1

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.5 · #DECCAF

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #E1D2B6

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 2.2 · #E2D3B8

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 2.2 · #DDCDB3

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.9 · #DACBB2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E1D6BB

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.4 · #DCD0B8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.7 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DECFB1

#B0BFDE

Analogous

#DEB8B0

#DECFB1

#D6DEB0

Triadic

#DECFB1

#B0DECF

#CFB0DE

Split-Complementary

#DECFB1

#B0D6DE

#B8B0DE

Tetradic

#DECFB1

#B0DEB8

#B0BFDE

#DEB0D6

Monochromatic

#AD8B48

#C7AE7A

#DECFB1

#F4F0E6

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#DECFB1

#BFDEB0

#B0BFDE

#CFB0DE

Compound

#DECFB1

#D6DEB0

#B0BFDE

#B8B0DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D8C0

#E9E1D2

#F1EDE6

Darker

#C8AD76

#9F7E3C

#5E4A22

Saturation

#CEC9C0

#DECFB0

#EED49F

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECFB1

#D9D2B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECFB1

#D2D2B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECFB1

#E0CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fennel Splash 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

#E6C8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECFB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CDC4

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.

#8B9FC7

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #DECFB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECFB1;

CSS Variable

--color-fennel-splash: #DECFB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fennel-splash': '#DECFB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECFB1] text-[#DECFB1]

SCSS

$fennel-splash: #DECFB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECFB1?

#DECFB1 is Fennel Splash, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DECFB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fennel Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Fennel Splash?

Fennel Splash 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 Fennel Splash?

You can download Fennel Splash 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 Fennel Splash?

The hex code is #DECFB1. In RGB it's 222, 207, 177, and in HSL it's 40°, 41%, 78%.

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