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Alphano

#D0C5B8

RGB 208, 197, 184 · HSL 33°, 20%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 18

Alphano is #D0C5B8 in HEX — rgb(208, 197, 184), hsl(33°, 20%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 18%).

Alphano pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 20%, 77%. 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#D0C5B8

RGB208, 197, 184

HSL33°, 20%, 77%

HSV33°, 12%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 18

Decimal13682104

CSS RGBrgb(208, 197, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 20%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Alphano 989

Exact match

PPG

Synchronicity 1021-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC5B6

Behr

Gravelstone MQ2-50

ΔE 1.1 · #D0C3B5

Vista Paint

Awakening C-559

ΔE 1.2 · #D3C8BA

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC2B6

Dulux

Chintz S10C1

ΔE 1.3 · #D4C6B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC6B8

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C7B8

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C8BD

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.2 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.5 · #CBBEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 2.7 · #D5C6BD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.6 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.1 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D0C5B8

#B9C3D0

Analogous

#D0BAB9

#D0C5B8

#CFD0B9

Triadic

#D0C5B8

#B9D0C6

#C6B9D0

Split-Complementary

#D0C5B8

#B9CFD0

#BAB9D0

Tetradic

#D0C5B8

#B9D0BA

#B9C3D0

#D0B9CF

Monochromatic

#907A60

#B1A08B

#D0C5B8

#EFEBE7

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D0C5B8

#C3D0B9

#B9C3D0

#C6B9D0

Compound

#D0C5B8

#CFD0B9

#B9C3D0

#BAB9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D1C7

#E2DCD6

#EDEBE8

Darker

#B29F89

#846E54

#4D4030

Saturation

#C8C5C1

#D0C6B9

#E8C8A1

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C5B8

#CCC8B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C5B8

#C7C7BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C5B8

#D1C3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Alphano 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

#DBC0A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C5B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C5C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#91A5BD

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: #D0C5B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C5B8;

CSS Variable

--color-alphano: #D0C5B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alphano': '#D0C5B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C5B8] text-[#D0C5B8]

SCSS

$alphano: #D0C5B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C5B8?

#D0C5B8 is Alphano, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C5B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alphano?

Alphano 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 Alphano?

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

Where can I download Alphano?

You can download Alphano 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 Alphano?

The hex code is #D0C5B8. In RGB it's 208, 197, 184, and in HSL it's 33°, 20%, 77%.

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