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Salsify White

#DED8C4

RGB 222, 216, 196 · HSL 46°, 28%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 13

Salsify White is #DED8C4 in HEX — rgb(222, 216, 196), hsl(46°, 28%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 13%).

Salsify White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 28%, 82%. 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#DED8C4

RGB222, 216, 196

HSL46°, 28%, 82%

HSV46°, 12%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 13

Decimal14604484

CSS RGBrgb(222, 216, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 28%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spanish Sand OR-W7

ΔE 0.7 · #DED9C4

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1 · #DED8C6

PPG

Cozy Cream 1112-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E0DBC7

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD7C1

Benjamin Moore

Tapestry 975

ΔE 1.3 · #DCD8C6

Vista Paint

Bleached Burl K-973

ΔE 1.4 · #E2D9C6

Dulux

Sandbank Half S17C1H

ΔE 1.5 · #DEDBC6

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DBC8

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D8C3

Valspar

Shoreline Haze 6008-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD3C0

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 2.3 · #E4D9C3

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 2.4 · #E2DACA

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.6 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.3 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DED8C4

#C4CADE

Analogous

#DECBC4

#DED8C4

#D7DEC4

Triadic

#DED8C4

#C4DED8

#D8C4DE

Split-Complementary

#DED8C4

#C4D7DE

#CBC4DE

Tetradic

#DED8C4

#C4DECB

#C4CADE

#DEC4D7

Monochromatic

#A79762

#C2B793

#DED8C4

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#DED8C4

#CADEC4

#C4CADE

#D8C4DE

Compound

#DED8C4

#D7DEC4

#C4CADE

#CBC4DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5E0D0

#EAE7DD

#F2F1EC

Darker

#C1B58D

#968650

#584E2D

Saturation

#D5D3CD

#DED8C4

#EEE1B4

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED8C4

#DDD8C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED8C4

#D9D9C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED8C4

#DFD5D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Salsify White 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

#E6CFAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED8C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D4D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#9EA7C5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DED8C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED8C4;

CSS Variable

--color-salsify-white: #DED8C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salsify-white': '#DED8C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED8C4] text-[#DED8C4]

SCSS

$salsify-white: #DED8C4;

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#DEDBC7 · ΔE 1.4

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#E3DCC8 · ΔE 1.5

Hidden Cove

#DED6BF · ΔE 1.9

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#E3DEC7 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED8C4?

#DED8C4 is Salsify White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DED8C4 warm or cool?

Salsify White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salsify White?

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

What colors pair well with Salsify White?

Salsify White 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 Salsify White?

You can download Salsify White 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 Salsify White?

The hex code is #DED8C4. In RGB it's 222, 216, 196, and in HSL it's 46°, 28%, 82%.

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