PINKS

Pink Linen

#D2BFC5

RGB 210, 191, 197 · HSL 341°, 17%, 79% · CMYK 0, 9, 6, 18

Pink Linen is #D2BFC5 in HEX — rgb(210, 191, 197), hsl(341°, 17%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 6%, 18%).

Pink Linen pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 17%, 79%. 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#D2BFC5

RGB210, 191, 197

HSL341°, 17%, 79%

HSV341°, 9%, 82%

CMYK0, 9, 6, 18

Decimal13811653

CSS RGBrgb(210, 191, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 17%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Linen S01D1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 0.8 · #D4C0C5

PPG

Old Mission Pink 1046-3

ΔE 2 · #D8C2CA

Vista Paint

Odyssey Lilac C-1217

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C5CA

Behr

Embroidery PPU17-9

ΔE 2.5 · #D4BEC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 2.7 · #D5C6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.7 · #CBB8C0

Benjamin Moore

Homespun 1249

ΔE 2.8 · #CEBABC

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 4 · #D0BBC8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.7 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 5.7 · #CDC0BC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2BFC5

#C0D3CD

Analogous

#D3C0CF

#D2BFC5

#D3C4C0

Triadic

#D2BFC5

#C6D3C0

#C0C6D3

Split-Complementary

#D2BFC5

#C0D3C4

#C0CFD3

Tetradic

#D2BFC5

#CFD3C0

#C0D3CD

#C4C0D3

Monochromatic

#926875

#B3949D

#D2BFC5

#F2EDEF

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#D2BFC5

#D3CDC0

#C0D3CD

#C0C6D3

Compound

#D2BFC5

#D3C4C0

#C0D3CD

#C0CFD3

Variations

Lighter

#DBCDD1

#E4DADD

#EEEAEB

Darker

#B2909B

#845A67

#4D343C

Saturation

#CCC7C8

#D3C0C6

#E9AABE

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2BFC5

#C7C6C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2BFC5

#C2C2C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2BFC5

#D1C0C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Linen 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

#DDBCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2BFC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC1D3

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.

#96C0B3

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: #D2BFC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2BFC5;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-linen: #D2BFC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-linen': '#D2BFC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2BFC5] text-[#D2BFC5]

SCSS

$pink-linen: #D2BFC5;

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#D6BBBB · ΔE 4.6

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#E0CACB · ΔE 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2BFC5?

#D2BFC5 is Pink Linen, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D2BFC5 warm or cool?

Pink Linen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pink Linen?

Pink Linen 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 Pink Linen?

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

Where can I download Pink Linen?

You can download Pink Linen 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 Pink Linen?

The hex code is #D2BFC5. In RGB it's 210, 191, 197, and in HSL it's 341°, 17%, 79%.

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