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Sip of Mint

#DEDFC9

RGB 222, 223, 201 · HSL 63°, 26%, 83% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 13

Sip of Mint is #DEDFC9 in HEX — rgb(222, 223, 201), hsl(63°, 26%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 13%).

Sip of Mint pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 26%, 83%. 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#DEDFC9

RGB222, 223, 201

HSL63°, 26%, 83%

HSV63°, 10%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 13

Decimal14606281

CSS RGBrgb(222, 223, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 26%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Alpaca Blanket BWC-27

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1CB

Dulux

Medlar Half S18D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #E0E0CC

PPG

Slow Dance 1115-3

ΔE 1.5 · #DBDCC4

Benjamin Moore

Glade 498

ΔE 1.5 · #DEE2CB

Valspar

Panacea 6002-3A

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDFC6

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 1.6 · #DDDCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E4CE

Vista Paint

Grassy Glade C-432

ΔE 2 · #D8DDC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 2.3 · #D8DDCA

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.7 · #E5DFC9

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 3.1 · #DEDFC3

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 3.5 · #E8E8D4

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 3.8 · #DED8C6

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

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

#DEDFC9

#CAC8DF

Analogous

#DFD5C8

#DEDFC9

#D3DFC8

Triadic

#DEDFC9

#C8DEDF

#DFC8DE

Split-Complementary

#DEDFC9

#C8D3DF

#D5C8DF

Tetradic

#DEDFC9

#C8DFD5

#CAC8DF

#DFC8D3

Monochromatic

#A3A668

#C0C398

#DEDFC9

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#DEDFC9

#C8DFCA

#CAC8DF

#DFC8DE

Compound

#DEDFC9

#D3DFC8

#CAC8DF

#D5C8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E4E5D3

#EAEBDF

#F2F3ED

Darker

#BEC192

#929653

#56582F

Saturation

#D7D7D0

#DEDFC8

#ECEFB8

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

15.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDFC9

#E2DDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDFC9

#DFDFCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDFC9

#E0DCDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sip of Mint 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

#E6D4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDFC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D9D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#A3A1C7

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: #DEDFC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDFC9;

CSS Variable

--color-sip-of-mint: #DEDFC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sip-of-mint': '#DEDFC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDFC9] text-[#DEDFC9]

SCSS

$sip-of-mint: #DEDFC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDFC9?

#DEDFC9 is Sip of Mint, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDFC9 warm or cool?

Sip of Mint reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sip of Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Sip of Mint?

Sip of Mint 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 Sip of Mint?

You can download Sip of Mint 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 Sip of Mint?

The hex code is #DEDFC9. In RGB it's 222, 223, 201, and in HSL it's 63°, 26%, 83%.

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