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Precious Nectar

#FFDE9C

RGB 255, 222, 156 · HSL 40°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 13, 39, 0

Precious Nectar is #FFDE9C in HEX — rgb(255, 222, 156), hsl(40°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 0%).

Precious Nectar pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFDE9C

RGB255, 222, 156

HSL40°, 100%, 81%

HSV40°, 39%, 100%

CMYK0, 13, 39, 0

Decimal16768668

CSS RGBrgb(255, 222, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Precious Nectar DE5317

Exact match

Vista Paint

Essentially Bright C-958

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDE9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Essentially Bright 959

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDE9F

Behr

Melted Butter 300A-3

ΔE 1.7 · #FFDC9D

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 1.8 · #FAD997

Benjamin Moore

Danse CC-212

ΔE 2.1 · #FAD896

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDD97

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 2.1 · #FDDFA0

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.9 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 3.2 · #FAD992

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 3.6 · #FDD792

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#FFDE9C

#9EBEFF

Analogous

#FFAE9E

#FFDE9C

#EFFF9E

Triadic

#FFDE9C

#9EFFDF

#DF9EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFDE9C

#9EEFFF

#AE9EFF

Tetradic

#FFDE9C

#9EFFAE

#9EBEFF

#FF9EEF

Monochromatic

#FFAC05

#FFC552

#FFDE9C

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFDE9C

#BEFF9E

#9EBEFF

#DF9EFF

Compound

#FFDE9C

#EFFF9E

#9EBEFF

#AE9EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE5B1

#FBEAC9

#FAF2E2

Darker

#FFC34B

#E39700

#845800

Saturation

#DDD3C0

#FFDF9E

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFDE9C

#F4E59C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFDE9C

#E4E4A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFDE9C

#FFD6DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Precious Nectar 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

#FFD390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFDE9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD8B4

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.

#709AEF

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: #FFDE9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFDE9C;

CSS Variable

--color-precious-nectar: #FFDE9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'precious-nectar': '#FFDE9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFDE9C] text-[#FFDE9C]

SCSS

$precious-nectar: #FFDE9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFDE9C?

#FFDE9C is Precious Nectar, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFDE9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Precious Nectar?

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

What colors pair well with Precious Nectar?

Precious Nectar 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 Precious Nectar?

You can download Precious Nectar 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 Precious Nectar?

The hex code is #FFDE9C. In RGB it's 255, 222, 156, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 81%.

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