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Whale Bone

#D1C8B9

RGB 209, 200, 185 · HSL 38°, 21%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 18

Whale Bone is #D1C8B9 in HEX — rgb(209, 200, 185), hsl(38°, 21%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 18%).

Whale Bone pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 21%, 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#D1C8B9

RGB209, 200, 185

HSL38°, 21%, 77%

HSV38°, 11%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 18

Decimal13748409

CSS RGBrgb(209, 200, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 21%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Whale Bone C-202

Exact match

Behr

Shoreline Haze MQ6-31

ΔE 0.4 · #D0C7B8

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 0.5 · #D1C9BA

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 0.5 · #D1C7B8

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 0.6 · #CFC7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CABC

Benjamin Moore

Inukshuk CC-460

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C9B8

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC4B3

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 2.2 · #D4CEBF

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC2B6

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.4 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3.5 · #CFCEC0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D1C8B9

#B8C1D1

Analogous

#D1BBB8

#D1C8B9

#CDD1B8

Triadic

#D1C8B9

#B8D1C8

#C8B8D1

Split-Complementary

#D1C8B9

#B8CDD1

#BBB8D1

Tetradic

#D1C8B9

#B8D1BB

#B8C1D1

#D1B8CD

Monochromatic

#917F5F

#B2A48A

#D1C8B9

#EFECE6

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D1C8B9

#C1D1B8

#B8C1D1

#C8B8D1

Compound

#D1C8B9

#CDD1B8

#B8C1D1

#BBB8D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD3C6

#E2DDD6

#EDEBE7

Darker

#B3A387

#857353

#4E4330

Saturation

#C8C5C1

#D1C8B8

#E8CEA1

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C8B9

#CECABA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C8B9

#CACABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C8B9

#D2C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Whale Bone 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

#DCC3A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C8B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8CA

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.

#91A1BD

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: #D1C8B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C8B9;

CSS Variable

--color-whale-bone: #D1C8B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whale-bone': '#D1C8B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C8B9] text-[#D1C8B9]

SCSS

$whale-bone: #D1C8B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C8B9?

#D1C8B9 is Whale Bone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C8B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whale Bone?

Whale Bone 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 Whale Bone?

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

Where can I download Whale Bone?

You can download Whale Bone 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 Whale Bone?

The hex code is #D1C8B9. In RGB it's 209, 200, 185, and in HSL it's 38°, 21%, 77%.

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