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Pearl Ash

#D0C9C3

RGB 208, 201, 195 · HSL 28°, 12%, 79% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 18

Pearl Ash is #D0C9C3 in HEX — rgb(208, 201, 195), hsl(28°, 12%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 18%).

Pearl Ash pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 12%, 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#D0C9C3

RGB208, 201, 195

HSL28°, 12%, 79%

HSV28°, 6%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 18

Decimal13683139

CSS RGBrgb(208, 201, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 12%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pearl Ash S12B1

Exact match

Behr

Winter Haze HDC-WR14-2

ΔE 0.8 · #CEC9C3

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CBC3

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CBC4

Benjamin Moore

Wish AF-680

ΔE 1.4 · #D0CBC3

Sherwin-Williams

Pediment SW7634

ΔE 1.5 · #D3CCC4

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 1.5 · #D0C6BF

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.7 · #D0CAC7

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.2 · #CBC5C2

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CEC5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.6 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.6 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D2C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D0C9C3

#C3CAD0

Analogous

#D0C3C3

#D0C9C3

#D0CFC3

Triadic

#D0C9C3

#C3D0C9

#C9C3D0

Split-Complementary

#D0C9C3

#C3D0CF

#C3C3D0

Tetradic

#D0C9C3

#C3D0C3

#C3CAD0

#CFC3D0

Monochromatic

#8C7C6E

#AEA298

#D0C9C3

#F2F0EE

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D0C9C3

#CAD0C3

#C3CAD0

#C9C3D0

Compound

#D0C9C3

#D0CFC3

#C3CAD0

#C3C3D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D4CF

#E2DFDC

#EEECEB

Darker

#ADA095

#7D6E60

#494038

Saturation

#CBC9C8

#D0C9C3

#E7C7AB

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C9C3

#CDCBC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C9C3

#CACAC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C9C3

#D0C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearl Ash 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

#DBC3AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C9C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8D2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#96ADC0

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: #D0C9C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C9C3;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-ash: #D0C9C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-ash': '#D0C9C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C9C3] text-[#D0C9C3]

SCSS

$pearl-ash: #D0C9C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C9C3?

#D0C9C3 is Pearl Ash, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C9C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl Ash?

Pearl Ash 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 Pearl Ash?

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

Where can I download Pearl Ash?

You can download Pearl Ash 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 Pearl Ash?

The hex code is #D0C9C3. In RGB it's 208, 201, 195, and in HSL it's 28°, 12%, 79%.

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