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Te Kaha

#D1C9BE

RGB 209, 201, 190 · HSL 35°, 17%, 78% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 18

Te Kaha is #D1C9BE in HEX — rgb(209, 201, 190), hsl(35°, 17%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 18%).

Te Kaha pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 17%, 78%. 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#D1C9BE

RGB209, 201, 190

HSL35°, 17%, 78%

HSV35°, 9%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 18

Decimal13748670

CSS RGBrgb(209, 201, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 17%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Te Kaha NZ9G9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Big AC-37

ΔE 0.8 · #D3C9BE

Vista Paint

Grey Ghost K-957

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CBBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 0.9 · #CFC7BD

Sherwin-Williams

Worldly Gray SW7043

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC6BB

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC6BC

Behr

Wheat Bread 720C-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC5BA

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #D1CCBF

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CEC5

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 2.4 · #D0C6BF

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 3.2 · #D1C9B8

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #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

#D1C9BE

#BDC5D0

Analogous

#D0BFBD

#D1C9BE

#CFD0BD

Triadic

#D1C9BE

#BDD0C8

#C8BDD0

Split-Complementary

#D1C9BE

#BDCFD0

#BFBDD0

Tetradic

#D1C9BE

#BDD0BF

#BDC5D0

#D0BDCF

Monochromatic

#8F7E66

#B1A391

#D1C9BE

#F0EEEA

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D1C9BE

#C5D0BD

#BDC5D0

#C8BDD0

Compound

#D1C9BE

#CFD0BD

#BDC5D0

#BFBDD0

Variations

Lighter

#DAD3CA

#E2DED8

#EEECE9

Darker

#B0A28E

#827159

#4C4233

Saturation

#CAC7C4

#D0C8BD

#E8CCA6

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

12.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C9BE

#CECBBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C9BE

#CACABF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C9BE

#D2C7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Te Kaha 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

#DCC3AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C9BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8CE

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.

#94A5BF

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: #D1C9BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C9BE;

CSS Variable

--color-te-kaha: #D1C9BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'te-kaha': '#D1C9BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C9BE] text-[#D1C9BE]

SCSS

$te-kaha: #D1C9BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C9BE?

#D1C9BE is Te Kaha, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C9BE warm or cool?

Te Kaha reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Te Kaha?

Te Kaha 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 Te Kaha?

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

Where can I download Te Kaha?

You can download Te Kaha 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 Te Kaha?

The hex code is #D1C9BE. In RGB it's 209, 201, 190, and in HSL it's 35°, 17%, 78%.

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