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Winter

#DEDED4

RGB 222, 222, 212 · HSL 60°, 13%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 13

Winter is #DEDED4 in HEX — rgb(222, 222, 212), hsl(60°, 13%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 13%).

Winter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 13%, 85%. 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#DEDED4

RGB222, 222, 212

HSL60°, 13%, 85%

HSV60°, 5%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 13

Decimal14606036

CSS RGBrgb(222, 222, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 13%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winter 1555

Exact match

Vista Paint

Just a Little C-459

ΔE 0.8 · #DDDFD5

Behr

Coconut Ice OR-W6

ΔE 0.9 · #DFDDD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E0D6

Valspar

City Steam 7006-5

ΔE 0.9 · #E0DED3

Dulux

Mcginley SN3H4

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDED6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.1 · #DDDDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Nuance SW7049

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E0D6

PPG

Anonymous 1128-1

ΔE 1.2 · #DADCD3

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDFD3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 1.4 · #D9DCD2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.8 · #D9DAD2

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 2.4 · #E6E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#DEDED4

#D4D4DE

Analogous

#DED9D4

#DEDED4

#D9DED4

Triadic

#DEDED4

#D4DEDE

#DED4DE

Split-Complementary

#DEDED4

#D4D9DE

#D9D4DE

Tetradic

#DEDED4

#D4DED9

#D4D4DE

#DED4D9

Monochromatic

#9B9B7D

#BCBCA9

#DEDED4

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#DEDED4

#D4DED4

#D4D4DE

#DED4DE

Compound

#DEDED4

#D9DED4

#D4D4DE

#D9D4DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4E4DC

#EBEBE6

#F3F3F0

Darker

#B9B9A2

#888866

#50503B

Saturation

#DADAD7

#DEDED4

#EEEEC3

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDED4

#DFDDD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDED4

#DEDED5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDED4

#DFDCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Winter 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

#E6D3BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDED4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D8DE

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.

#A7A7CA

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: #DEDED4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDED4;

CSS Variable

--color-winter: #DEDED4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winter': '#DEDED4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDED4] text-[#DEDED4]

SCSS

$winter: #DEDED4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDED4?

#DEDED4 is Winter, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDED4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winter?

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

What colors pair well with Winter?

Winter 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 Winter?

You can download Winter 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 Winter?

The hex code is #DEDED4. In RGB it's 222, 222, 212, and in HSL it's 60°, 13%, 85%.

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