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Cocoon

#DEDBCC

RGB 222, 219, 204 · HSL 50°, 21%, 84% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 13

Cocoon is #DEDBCC in HEX — rgb(222, 219, 204), hsl(50°, 21%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 13%).

Cocoon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 21%, 84%. 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#DEDBCC

RGB222, 219, 204

HSL50°, 21%, 84%

HSV50°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 13

Decimal14605260

CSS RGBrgb(222, 219, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 21%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cocoon 1027-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Moss Island C-356

ΔE 0.6 · #DDDBCB

Benjamin Moore

Early 1528

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD9CA

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDACC

Hallman-Lindsay

Moss Island 357

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDCCC

Behr

Sandstone Cove 730C-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDDCE

Dulux

Cargo River Half S17B1H

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD8C9

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Choice SW7011

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DED0

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD8C7

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D9C8

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E3E1D1

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 2.2 · #DED8C6

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2.3 · #E4DECC

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.9 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#DEDBCC

#CED0DF

Analogous

#DFD3CE

#DEDBCC

#D9DFCE

Triadic

#DEDBCC

#CEDFDC

#DCCEDF

Split-Complementary

#DEDBCC

#CED9DF

#D3CEDF

Tetradic

#DEDBCC

#CEDFD3

#CED0DF

#DFCED9

Monochromatic

#A29A71

#C1BB9F

#DEDBCC

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#DEDBCC

#D0DFCE

#CED0DF

#DCCEDF

Compound

#DEDBCC

#D9DFCE

#CED0DF

#D3CEDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E3D8

#EBE9E2

#F3F2EF

Darker

#BEB899

#91885B

#555034

Saturation

#D9D8D4

#DFDCCE

#EFE7BE

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDBCC

#DEDBCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDBCC

#DCDCCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDBCC

#DFD9DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cocoon 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

#E6D1B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDBCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D6D8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4AAC8

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: #DEDBCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDBCC;

CSS Variable

--color-cocoon: #DEDBCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cocoon': '#DEDBCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDBCC] text-[#DEDBCC]

SCSS

$cocoon: #DEDBCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDBCC?

#DEDBCC is Cocoon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDBCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cocoon?

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

What colors pair well with Cocoon?

Cocoon 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 Cocoon?

You can download Cocoon 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 Cocoon?

The hex code is #DEDBCC. In RGB it's 222, 219, 204, and in HSL it's 50°, 21%, 84%.

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