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Pecan Sandie

#D1C6B2

RGB 209, 198, 178 · HSL 39°, 25%, 76% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 18

Pecan Sandie is #D1C6B2 in HEX — rgb(209, 198, 178), hsl(39°, 25%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 18%).

Pecan Sandie pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 25%, 76%. 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#D1C6B2

RGB209, 198, 178

HSL39°, 25%, 76%

HSV39°, 15%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 18

Decimal13747890

CSS RGBrgb(209, 198, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pecan Sandie 700C-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 0.9 · #CFC6B1

Dulux

Russian Toffee S14D2

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C3AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

ΔE 1.3 · #CDC3B0

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C7B3

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC2AF

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 1.6 · #D3CAB5

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC3AD

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC4AE

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC4B3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.2 · #CAC4B0

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 2.4 · #D7C8B1

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.4 · #CBC6B1

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 2.7 · #CEBFAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.6 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#D1C6B2

#B3BDD1

Analogous

#D1B7B3

#D1C6B2

#CDD1B3

Triadic

#D1C6B2

#B3D1C6

#C6B3D1

Split-Complementary

#D1C6B2

#B3CDD1

#B7B3D1

Tetradic

#D1C6B2

#B3D1B7

#B3BDD1

#D1B3CD

Monochromatic

#937E58

#B4A383

#D1C6B2

#EEEAE2

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D1C6B2

#BDD1B3

#B3BDD1

#C6B3D1

Compound

#D1C6B2

#CDD1B3

#B3BDD1

#B7B3D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD2C2

#E2DDD2

#EDEBE6

Darker

#B5A381

#88734D

#50432C

Saturation

#C6C3BD

#D1C6B3

#E8CD9C

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

12.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C6B2

#CEC8B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C6B2

#C8C8B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C6B2

#D2C3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pecan Sandie 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

#DCC1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C6B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C6C5

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.

#8E9EBB

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: #D1C6B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C6B2;

CSS Variable

--color-pecan-sandie: #D1C6B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pecan-sandie': '#D1C6B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C6B2] text-[#D1C6B2]

SCSS

$pecan-sandie: #D1C6B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C6B2?

#D1C6B2 is Pecan Sandie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C6B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pecan Sandie?

Pecan Sandie 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 Pecan Sandie?

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

Where can I download Pecan Sandie?

You can download Pecan Sandie 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 Pecan Sandie?

The hex code is #D1C6B2. In RGB it's 209, 198, 178, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 76%.

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