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Natural

#DFDCC8

RGB 223, 220, 200 · HSL 52°, 26%, 83% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 13

Natural is #DFDCC8 in HEX — rgb(223, 220, 200), hsl(52°, 26%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 13%).

Natural pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 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#DFDCC8

RGB223, 220, 200

HSL52°, 26%, 83%

HSV52°, 10%, 87%

CMYK0, 1, 10, 13

Decimal14671048

CSS RGBrgb(223, 220, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 26%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Natural 1515

Exact match

Dulux

Sandbank Half S17C1H

ΔE 0.6 · #DEDBC6

Behr

Zero Degrees HDC-WR15-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DEDAC6

PPG

Cozy Cream 1112-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E0DBC7

Valspar

Ancient Olive 6001-3A

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDECC

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DECC

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.9 · #DED8C6

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 1.9 · #E3DBC8

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 2 · #DCD8C7

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2 · #E5DFC9

Vista Paint

Au Natural C-221

ΔE 2.1 · #E6E1CD

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Polar Bear SW7564

ΔE 2.8 · #E8DFCA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.4 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9 · #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

#DFDCC8

#C8CBDF

Analogous

#DFD1C8

#DFDCC8

#D7DFC8

Triadic

#DFDCC8

#C8DFDC

#DCC8DF

Split-Complementary

#DFDCC8

#C8D7DF

#D1C8DF

Tetradic

#DFDCC8

#C8DFD1

#C8CBDF

#DFC8D7

Monochromatic

#A69E68

#C3BD98

#DFDCC8

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#DFDCC8

#CBDFC8

#C8CBDF

#DCC8DF

Compound

#DFDCC8

#D7DFC8

#C8CBDF

#D1C8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E3D3

#EBE9DF

#F3F2ED

Darker

#C1BA92

#968D53

#58532F

Saturation

#D7D6D0

#DFDCC8

#EFE8B8

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDCC8

#E0DBC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDCC8

#DDDDCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDCC8

#E0D9DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Natural 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

#E7D2B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDCC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D7D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A1A6C7

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: #DFDCC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDCC8;

CSS Variable

--color-natural: #DFDCC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural': '#DFDCC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDCC8] text-[#DFDCC8]

SCSS

$natural: #DFDCC8;

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#DEDFCD · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDCC8?

#DFDCC8 is Natural, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFDCC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural?

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

What colors pair well with Natural?

Natural 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 Natural?

You can download Natural 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 Natural?

The hex code is #DFDCC8. In RGB it's 223, 220, 200, and in HSL it's 52°, 26%, 83%.

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