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Russian Toffee

#D0C4AF

RGB 208, 196, 175 · HSL 38°, 26%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 18

Russian Toffee is #D0C4AF in HEX — rgb(208, 196, 175), hsl(38°, 26%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 18%).

Russian Toffee pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 26%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D0C4AF

RGB208, 196, 175

HSL38°, 26%, 75%

HSV38°, 16%, 82%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 18

Decimal13681839

CSS RGBrgb(208, 196, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 26%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Russian Toffee S14D2

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C3AF

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 0.7 · #CFC3AD

Behr

Pecan Sandie 700C-3

ΔE 1 · #D1C6B2

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Riverbed DEC767

ΔE 1.2 · #D2C5AE

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1.3 · #CDC4AE

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC6B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cantera 343

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC5AF

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C1AE

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 2 · #CEBFAB

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CAB5

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 2.3 · #D7C8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D0C4AF

#AFBBD0

Analogous

#D0B3AF

#D0C4AF

#CBD0AF

Triadic

#D0C4AF

#AFD0C4

#C4AFD0

Split-Complementary

#D0C4AF

#AFCBD0

#B3AFD0

Tetradic

#D0C4AF

#AFD0B3

#AFBBD0

#D0AFCB

Monochromatic

#917B55

#B4A07E

#D0C4AF

#ECE7DF

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D0C4AF

#BBD0AF

#AFBBD0

#C4AFD0

Compound

#D0C4AF

#CBD0AF

#AFBBD0

#B3AFD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D0BF

#E1DBD0

#EDEAE5

Darker

#B5A07D

#87714B

#4F422B

Saturation

#C4C1BA

#D0C4AF

#E7CA97

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C4AF

#CCC6B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C4AF

#C6C6B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C4AF

#D1C1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Russian Toffee 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

#DBC09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C4AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C5C3

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.

#8B9CBA

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #D0C4AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C4AF;

CSS Variable

--color-russian-toffee: #D0C4AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'russian-toffee': '#D0C4AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C4AF] text-[#D0C4AF]

SCSS

$russian-toffee: #D0C4AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C4AF?

#D0C4AF is Russian Toffee, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C4AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Russian Toffee?

Russian Toffee 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 Russian Toffee?

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

Where can I download Russian Toffee?

You can download Russian Toffee 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 Russian Toffee?

The hex code is #D0C4AF. In RGB it's 208, 196, 175, and in HSL it's 38°, 26%, 75%.

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