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Moth Gray

#D1C9BA

RGB 209, 201, 186 · HSL 39°, 20%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 18

Moth Gray is #D1C9BA in HEX — rgb(209, 201, 186), hsl(39°, 20%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 18%).

Moth Gray pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 20%, 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#D1C9BA

RGB209, 201, 186

HSL39°, 20%, 77%

HSV39°, 11%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 18

Decimal13748666

CSS RGBrgb(209, 201, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 20%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

Exact match

Vista Paint

Whale Bone C-202

ΔE 0.5 · #D1C8B9

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 0.7 · #CFC7B8

Behr

Shoreline Haze MQ6-31

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 0.7 · #D2CABC

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1 · #D1C7B8

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C9B8

Benjamin Moore

Inukshuk CC-460

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CEBF

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CCBF

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.9 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3 · #CFCEC0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

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

#D1C9BA

#B9C1D0

Analogous

#D0BCB9

#D1C9BA

#CDD0B9

Triadic

#D1C9BA

#B9D0C8

#C8B9D0

Split-Complementary

#D1C9BA

#B9CDD0

#BCB9D0

Tetradic

#D1C9BA

#B9D0BC

#B9C1D0

#D0B9CD

Monochromatic

#907F60

#B1A48B

#D1C9BA

#EFECE7

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D1C9BA

#C1D0B9

#B9C1D0

#C8B9D0

Compound

#D1C9BA

#CDD0B9

#B9C1D0

#BCB9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D3C7

#E2DED6

#EDEBE8

Darker

#B2A389

#847354

#4D4330

Saturation

#C8C5C1

#D0C8B9

#E8CFA1

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

12.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C9BA

#CFCABB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C9BA

#CACABC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C9BA

#D2C7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Moth Gray 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

#DCC3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C9BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8CB

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.

#91A0BD

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: #D1C9BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C9BA;

CSS Variable

--color-moth-gray: #D1C9BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moth-gray': '#D1C9BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C9BA] text-[#D1C9BA]

SCSS

$moth-gray: #D1C9BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C9BA?

#D1C9BA is Moth Gray, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C9BA warm or cool?

Moth Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moth Gray?

Moth Gray 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 Moth Gray?

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

Where can I download Moth Gray?

You can download Moth Gray 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 Moth Gray?

The hex code is #D1C9BA. In RGB it's 209, 201, 186, and in HSL it's 39°, 20%, 77%.

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