PINKS

Ancestral

#D0C1C3

RGB 208, 193, 195 · HSL 352°, 14%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 6, 18

Ancestral is #D0C1C3 in HEX — rgb(208, 193, 195), hsl(352°, 14%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 18%).

Ancestral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 14%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D0C1C3

RGB208, 193, 195

HSL352°, 14%, 79%

HSV352°, 7%, 82%

CMYK0, 7, 6, 18

Decimal13681091

CSS RGBrgb(208, 193, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 14%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

Exact match

Dulux

Hint Of Lavender S03C1

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C2C2

Behr

Smokey Pink N150-2

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC2C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.1 · #CEC4C5

Sherwin-Williams

Vaguely Mauve SW6015

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C5C4

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C6C6

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C0C5

Vista Paint

Odyssey Lilac C-1217

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C5CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C6CC

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CDC0BC

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 3.6 · #D5C6C2

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4 · #DDCBCD

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.3 · #D6C8C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.1 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0C1C3

#C2D1CF

Analogous

#D1C2CB

#D0C1C3

#D1C7C2

Triadic

#D0C1C3

#C4D1C2

#C2C4D1

Split-Complementary

#D0C1C3

#C2D1C7

#C2CBD1

Tetradic

#D0C1C3

#CBD1C2

#C2D1CF

#C7C2D1

Monochromatic

#8E6B70

#B0969A

#D0C1C3

#F2EEEE

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#D0C1C3

#D1CFC2

#C2D1CF

#C2C4D1

Compound

#D0C1C3

#D1C7C2

#C2D1CF

#C2CBD1

Variations

Lighter

#DACED0

#E3DBDC

#EEEAEB

Darker

#AF9397

#805E62

#4B3639

Saturation

#CCC7C8

#D1C2C4

#E8ABB3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C1C3

#C7C6C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C1C3

#C4C4C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C1C3

#CFC2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancestral strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DBBDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C1C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#96C0BB

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: #D0C1C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C1C3;

CSS Variable

--color-ancestral: #D0C1C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancestral': '#D0C1C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C1C3] text-[#D0C1C3]

SCSS

$ancestral: #D0C1C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C1C3?

#D0C1C3 is Ancestral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C1C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancestral?

Ancestral works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ancestral?

Ancestral pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ancestral?

You can download Ancestral 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 Ancestral?

The hex code is #D0C1C3. In RGB it's 208, 193, 195, and in HSL it's 352°, 14%, 79%.

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