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Summer Solstice

#DED1A3

RGB 222, 209, 163 · HSL 47°, 47%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 27, 13

Summer Solstice is #DED1A3 in HEX — rgb(222, 209, 163), hsl(47°, 47%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 27%, 13%).

Summer Solstice pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 47%, 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#DED1A3

RGB222, 209, 163

HSL47°, 47%, 75%

HSV47°, 27%, 87%

CMYK0, 6, 27, 13

Decimal14602659

CSS RGBrgb(222, 209, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 47%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 263

ΔE 1 · #DBCFA2

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 2 · #DCCC9F

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 2.5 · #E4D6AB

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 2.8 · #E1CFA5

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

ΔE 2.9 · #DCD2A9

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 3.1 · #E4D0A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 3.2 · #DED2AA

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 3.3 · #DACEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 3.7 · #DBD4AB

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D0CA9A

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.4 · #D9CCA6

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.3 · #E9D19E

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 5.9 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.2 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DED1A3

#A1AEDD

Analogous

#DDB2A1

#DED1A3

#CCDDA1

Triadic

#DED1A3

#A1DDD0

#D0A1DD

Split-Complementary

#DED1A3

#A1CCDD

#B2A1DD

Tetradic

#DED1A3

#A1DDB2

#A1AEDD

#DDA1CC

Monochromatic

#A9913D

#C9B469

#DED1A3

#F1ECDA

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#DED1A3

#AEDDA1

#A1AEDD

#D0A1DD

Compound

#DED1A3

#CCDDA1

#A1AEDD

#B2A1DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DAB4

#E8E1C9

#F0EDE1

Darker

#CBB667

#A08833

#5E501C

Saturation

#C8C4B6

#DDD0A1

#EEDA90

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED1A3

#DCD2A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED1A3

#D3D3AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED1A3

#E1CBCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Summer Solstice 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

#E6C995

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED1A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CEBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#7E8EC7

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: #DED1A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED1A3;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-solstice: #DED1A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-solstice': '#DED1A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED1A3] text-[#DED1A3]

SCSS

$summer-solstice: #DED1A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED1A3?

#DED1A3 is Summer Solstice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DED1A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Solstice?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Solstice?

Summer Solstice 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 Summer Solstice?

You can download Summer Solstice 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 Summer Solstice?

The hex code is #DED1A3. In RGB it's 222, 209, 163, and in HSL it's 47°, 47%, 75%.

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