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Toasted Wheat

#FFDD97

RGB 255, 221, 151 · HSL 40°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 0, 13, 41, 0

Toasted Wheat is #FFDD97 in HEX — rgb(255, 221, 151), hsl(40°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 0%).

Toasted Wheat pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 80%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FFDD97

RGB255, 221, 151

HSL40°, 100%, 80%

HSV40°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 13, 41, 0

Decimal16768407

CSS RGBrgb(255, 221, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 171

ΔE 0.8 · #FDDC95

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 1.6 · #FAD992

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDE9C

Dulux

Butter Ridge S15G3

ΔE 2.2 · #F9DC96

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 2.5 · #FDD792

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 2.5 · #F9D794

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 2.6 · #FEDF94

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 2.7 · #FBD795

Behr

Applesauce 350C-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F7D68F

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.8 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 4.6 · #F7D99B

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.3 · #F2CF86

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FFDD97

#99BBFF

Analogous

#FFAA99

#FFDD97

#EEFF99

Triadic

#FFDD97

#99FFDD

#DD99FF

Split-Complementary

#FFDD97

#99EEFF

#AA99FF

Tetradic

#FFDD97

#99FFAA

#99BBFF

#FF99EE

Monochromatic

#FFAA00

#FFC34D

#FFDD97

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFDD97

#BBFF99

#99BBFF

#DD99FF

Compound

#FFDD97

#EEFF99

#99BBFF

#AA99FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE4AD

#FAE9C6

#FAF1E1

Darker

#FFC247

#E09600

#835700

Saturation

#DBD1BD

#FFDD99

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFDD97

#F4E597

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFDD97

#E3E3A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFDD97

#FFD5DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Toasted Wheat 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

#FFD28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFDD97

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD7B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#6C98EF

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #FFDD97;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFDD97;

CSS Variable

--color-toasted-wheat: #FFDD97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasted-wheat': '#FFDD97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFDD97] text-[#FFDD97]

SCSS

$toasted-wheat: #FFDD97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFDD97?

#FFDD97 is Toasted Wheat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFDD97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasted Wheat?

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

What colors pair well with Toasted Wheat?

Toasted Wheat 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 Toasted Wheat?

You can download Toasted Wheat 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 Toasted Wheat?

The hex code is #FFDD97. In RGB it's 255, 221, 151, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 80%.

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