NEUTRALS

Porcelain

#D1C6C6

RGB 209, 198, 198 · HSL 0°, 11%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 5, 18

Porcelain is #D1C6C6 in HEX — rgb(209, 198, 198), hsl(0°, 11%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 18%).

Porcelain pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 11%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D1C6C6

RGB209, 198, 198

HSL0°, 11%, 80%

HSV0°, 5%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 5, 18

Decimal13747910

CSS RGBrgb(209, 198, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 11%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Vaguely Mauve SW6015

ΔE 0.7 · #D1C5C4

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 0.9 · #D3C8C9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 1 · #CEC4C5

Behr

Smokey Pink N150-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC2C2

Dulux

Lunette S06B1

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C8C6

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 1.9 · #D4CBCC

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D2CBCC

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.3 · #D0C1C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC5C2

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 3 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.1 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.7 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1C6C6

#C6D2D2

Analogous

#D2C6CC

#D1C6C6

#D2CCC6

Triadic

#D1C6C6

#C6D2C6

#C6C6D2

Split-Complementary

#D1C6C6

#C6D2CC

#C6CCD2

Tetradic

#D1C6C6

#CCD2C6

#C6D2D2

#CCC6D2

Monochromatic

#8E7171

#B09C9C

#D1C6C6

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#D1C6C6

#D2D2C6

#C6D2D2

#C6C6D2

Compound

#D1C6C6

#D2CCC6

#C6D2D2

#C6CCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD2D2

#E3DEDE

#EFECEC

Darker

#AE9999

#7E6363

#4A3939

Saturation

#CECACA

#D2C6C6

#E8B0B0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C6C6

#CBCAC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C6C6

#C8C8C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C6C6

#D1C6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Porcelain gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DCC1B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C6C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C6D4

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.

#99C2C2

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: #D1C6C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C6C6;

CSS Variable

--color-porcelain: #D1C6C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'porcelain': '#D1C6C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C6C6] text-[#D1C6C6]

SCSS

$porcelain: #D1C6C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C6C6?

#D1C6C6 is Porcelain, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D1C6C6 warm or cool?

Porcelain reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Porcelain?

Porcelain works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Porcelain?

Porcelain pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Porcelain?

You can download Porcelain 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 Porcelain?

The hex code is #D1C6C6. In RGB it's 209, 198, 198, and in HSL it's 0°, 11%, 80%.

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