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Athena

#DEDACF

RGB 222, 218, 207 · HSL 44°, 19%, 84% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 13

Athena is #DEDACF in HEX — rgb(222, 218, 207), hsl(44°, 19%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 13%).

Athena pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 19%, 84%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DEDACF

RGB222, 218, 207

HSL44°, 19%, 84%

HSV44°, 7%, 87%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 13

Decimal14605007

CSS RGBrgb(222, 218, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 19%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

Exact match

Dulux

Haast NZ9G4

ΔE 0.6 · #DFDACE

Vista Paint

Silver Plume K-934

ΔE 0.8 · #DFD9CE

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD9CF

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 1 · #DED8CE

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD8CF

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD6CB

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD7CE

Valspar

City Steam 7006-5

ΔE 1.5 · #E0DED3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.3 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDFD3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.4 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DEDACF

#CED3DE

Analogous

#DED2CE

#DEDACF

#DADECE

Triadic

#DEDACF

#CEDEDA

#DACEDE

Split-Complementary

#DEDACF

#CEDADE

#D2CEDE

Tetradic

#DEDACF

#CEDED2

#CED3DE

#DECEDA

Monochromatic

#A09473

#BFB7A1

#DEDACF

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DEDACF

#D3DECE

#CED3DE

#DACEDE

Compound

#DEDACF

#DADECE

#CED3DE

#D2CEDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5E1D8

#EAE8E3

#F3F2EF

Darker

#BCB39B

#8E815D

#544C36

Saturation

#D9D7D4

#DEDACE

#EEE2BE

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDACF

#DDDAD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDACF

#DBDBD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDACF

#DFD8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Athena 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

#E6D0B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDACF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D5DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4AEC8

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: #DEDACF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDACF;

CSS Variable

--color-athena: #DEDACF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'athena': '#DEDACF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDACF] text-[#DEDACF]

SCSS

$athena: #DEDACF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDACF?

#DEDACF is Athena, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDACF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Athena?

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

What colors pair well with Athena?

Athena 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 Athena?

You can download Athena 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 Athena?

The hex code is #DEDACF. In RGB it's 222, 218, 207, and in HSL it's 44°, 19%, 84%.

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