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Howdy Neighbor

#DED2AA

RGB 222, 210, 170 · HSL 46°, 44%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 23, 13

Howdy Neighbor is #DED2AA in HEX — rgb(222, 210, 170), hsl(46°, 44%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 23%, 13%).

Howdy Neighbor pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 44%, 77%. 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#DED2AA

RGB222, 210, 170

HSL46°, 44%, 77%

HSV46°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 23, 13

Decimal14602922

CSS RGBrgb(222, 210, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 44%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

Exact match

Vista Paint

Howdy Neighbor C-384

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD2A9

Dulux

Bleached Wheat S16D2

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD0A9

Behr

Primitive Green MQ4-40

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD3A9

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #DACEA6

Benjamin Moore

Dunmore HC-29

ΔE 1.8 · #DFCFA7

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 2 · #DBD4AB

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 2.2 · #DDCDA6

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 2.3 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 2.7 · #DDD7AE

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 2.8 · #E1CFA5

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.6 · #EADFB7

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 5 · #D2D1AD

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.7 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.6 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DED2AA

#ABB7DE

Analogous

#DEB8AB

#DED2AA

#D0DEAB

Triadic

#DED2AA

#ABDED2

#D2ABDE

Split-Complementary

#DED2AA

#ABD0DE

#B8ABDE

Tetradic

#DED2AA

#ABDEB8

#ABB7DE

#DEABD0

Monochromatic

#AD9443

#C9B573

#DED2AA

#F4EFE2

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#DED2AA

#B7DEAB

#ABB7DE

#D2ABDE

Compound

#DED2AA

#D0DEAB

#ABB7DE

#B8ABDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5DBBB

#E9E3CF

#F1EEE4

Darker

#CAB570

#A08838

#5F501F

Saturation

#CCC8BD

#DED2AB

#EFDB9A

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED2AA

#DCD3AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED2AA

#D4D4B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED2AA

#E0CDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Howdy Neighbor 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

#E6CA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED2AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CFBF

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.

#8695C8

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: #DED2AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED2AA;

CSS Variable

--color-howdy-neighbor: #DED2AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'howdy-neighbor': '#DED2AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED2AA] text-[#DED2AA]

SCSS

$howdy-neighbor: #DED2AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED2AA?

#DED2AA is Howdy Neighbor, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DED2AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Howdy Neighbor?

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

What colors pair well with Howdy Neighbor?

Howdy Neighbor 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 Howdy Neighbor?

You can download Howdy Neighbor 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 Howdy Neighbor?

The hex code is #DED2AA. In RGB it's 222, 210, 170, and in HSL it's 46°, 44%, 77%.

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