PINKS

En Plein Air

#D0C5BE

RGB 208, 197, 190 · HSL 23°, 16%, 78% · CMYK 0, 5, 9, 18

En Plein Air is #D0C5BE in HEX — rgb(208, 197, 190), hsl(23°, 16%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 18%).

En Plein Air pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 23°, 16%, 78%. 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#D0C5BE

RGB208, 197, 190

HSL23°, 16%, 78%

HSV23°, 9%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 9, 18

Decimal13682110

CSS RGBrgb(208, 197, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 16%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Angora SW6036

ΔE 0.4 · #D1C5BE

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 0.5 · #D0C6BF

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 1.3 · #D4C8C0

Dulux

Eggshell Pink S10B1

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC3BA

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC6BC

Behr

Windrift Beige N190-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC2B9

Benjamin Moore

Gobi 2110-50

ΔE 2 · #D4C4BE

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 2 · #D5C6BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 2 · #CFC7BD

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C8C3

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 2.3 · #D5C6C2

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 4.2 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.7 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.9 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6 · #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

#D0C5BE

#BEC9D0

Analogous

#D0BEC0

#D0C5BE

#D0CEBE

Triadic

#D0C5BE

#BED0C5

#C5BED0

Split-Complementary

#D0C5BE

#BED0CE

#BEC0D0

Tetradic

#D0C5BE

#C0D0BE

#BEC9D0

#CEBED0

Monochromatic

#8E7667

#B09D92

#D0C5BE

#F0ECEA

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#D0C5BE

#C9D0BE

#BEC9D0

#C5BED0

Compound

#D0C5BE

#D0CEBE

#BEC9D0

#BEC0D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D0CB

#E2DCD9

#EEEBE9

Darker

#AF9B8F

#81695A

#4B3D34

Saturation

#CAC6C4

#D0C5BE

#E7BFA6

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C5BE

#CBC8BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C5BE

#C7C7BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C5BE

#D0C4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

En Plein Air 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

#DBC0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C5BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C5CE

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.

#94AEBF

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: #D0C5BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C5BE;

CSS Variable

--color-en-plein-air: #D0C5BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'en-plein-air': '#D0C5BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C5BE] text-[#D0C5BE]

SCSS

$en-plein-air: #D0C5BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C5BE?

#D0C5BE is En Plein Air, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C5BE warm or cool?

En Plein Air reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with En Plein Air?

En Plein Air 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 En Plein Air?

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

Where can I download En Plein Air?

You can download En Plein Air 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 En Plein Air?

The hex code is #D0C5BE. In RGB it's 208, 197, 190, and in HSL it's 23°, 16%, 78%.

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