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Haast

#DFDACE

RGB 223, 218, 206 · HSL 42°, 21%, 84% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 13

Haast is #DFDACE in HEX — rgb(223, 218, 206), hsl(42°, 21%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 13%).

Haast pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 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#DFDACE

RGB223, 218, 206

HSL42°, 21%, 84%

HSV42°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 13

Decimal14670542

CSS RGBrgb(223, 218, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 21%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baltic Sand SW1A4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

ΔE 0.6 · #DEDACF

Vista Paint

Silver Plume K-934

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD9CE

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CD

PPG

Scotch Mist 14-07

ΔE 1.1 · #E0DBCD

Valspar

September Fog 6003-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDACC

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD9CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Saturnia 369

ΔE 1.2 · #DDDBCE

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD6CB

Behr

Coconut Ice OR-W6

ΔE 1.5 · #DFDDD2

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.7 · #DDD8CF

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDFD3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.1 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.6 · #D7D7D7

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

#DFDACE

#CED3DF

Analogous

#DFD1CE

#DFDACE

#DBDFCE

Triadic

#DFDACE

#CEDFDA

#DACEDF

Split-Complementary

#DFDACE

#CEDBDF

#D1CEDF

Tetradic

#DFDACE

#CEDFD1

#CED3DF

#DFCEDB

Monochromatic

#A29471

#C1B79F

#DFDACE

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DFDACE

#D3DFCE

#CED3DF

#DACEDF

Compound

#DFDACE

#DBDFCE

#CED3DF

#D1CEDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E1D8

#EBE8E2

#F3F2EF

Darker

#BEB399

#91815B

#554B34

Saturation

#D9D7D4

#DFDACE

#EFE0BE

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

15.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDACE

#DEDBCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDACE

#DBDBD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDACE

#E0D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Haast 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

#E7D0B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDACE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D5DA

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.

#A4AFC8

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: #DFDACE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDACE;

CSS Variable

--color-haast: #DFDACE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haast': '#DFDACE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDACE] text-[#DFDACE]

SCSS

$haast: #DFDACE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDACE?

#DFDACE is Haast, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFDACE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haast?

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

What colors pair well with Haast?

Haast 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 Haast?

You can download Haast 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 Haast?

The hex code is #DFDACE. In RGB it's 223, 218, 206, and in HSL it's 42°, 21%, 84%.

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