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Washed Sage

#DEDFCC

RGB 222, 223, 204 · HSL 63°, 23%, 84% · CMYK 0, 0, 9, 13

Washed Sage is #DEDFCC in HEX — rgb(222, 223, 204), hsl(63°, 23%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 13%).

Washed Sage pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 23%, 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#DEDFCC

RGB222, 223, 204

HSL63°, 23%, 84%

HSV63°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 0, 9, 13

Decimal14606284

CSS RGBrgb(222, 223, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 23%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Refined AF-75

ΔE 0.6 · #DFE0CE

Behr

Prairie Dust N330-2

ΔE 0.7 · #DFE1CE

Valspar

Ancient Olive 6001-3A

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDECC

Dulux

Medlar Half S18D1H

ΔE 0.8 · #E0E0CC

PPG

Pinch Of Pistachio 1126-3

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDDCC

Vista Paint

Pale Green Tea C-424

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E2D0

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E2D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 1.8 · #D8DDCA

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 2.2 · #E3E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.3 · #D9D9C8

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2.7 · #E4DECC

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Pebble DE6247

ΔE 2.9 · #E4E4D5

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 3.3 · #DED8C6

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.3 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #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

#DEDFCC

#CECDE0

Analogous

#E0D7CD

#DEDFCC

#D5E0CD

Triadic

#DEDFCC

#CDDFE0

#E0CDDF

Split-Complementary

#DEDFCC

#CDD5E0

#D7CDE0

Tetradic

#DEDFCC

#CDE0D7

#CECDE0

#E0CDD5

Monochromatic

#A2A56F

#C0C29E

#DEDFCC

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#DEDFCC

#CDE0CE

#CECDE0

#E0CDDF

Compound

#DEDFCC

#D5E0CD

#CECDE0

#D7CDE0

Variations

Lighter

#E5E6D7

#EBEBE2

#F3F3EE

Darker

#BEC097

#919458

#555732

Saturation

#D9D9D3

#DFE0CD

#EDEFBD

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

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEDFCC

#E1DDCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEDFCC

#DFDFCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEDFCC

#DFDCDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Washed Sage 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

#E6D4B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEDFCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D9D8

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A6A4C8

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: #DEDFCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEDFCC;

CSS Variable

--color-washed-sage: #DEDFCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'washed-sage': '#DEDFCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEDFCC] text-[#DEDFCC]

SCSS

$washed-sage: #DEDFCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEDFCC?

#DEDFCC is Washed Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DEDFCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Washed Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Washed Sage?

Washed Sage 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 Washed Sage?

You can download Washed Sage 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 Washed Sage?

The hex code is #DEDFCC. In RGB it's 222, 223, 204, and in HSL it's 63°, 23%, 84%.

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