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Warm Putty

#D2C8B9

RGB 210, 200, 185 · HSL 36°, 22%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 18

Warm Putty is #D2C8B9 in HEX — rgb(210, 200, 185), hsl(36°, 22%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 18%).

Warm Putty pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 22%, 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#D2C8B9

RGB210, 200, 185

HSL36°, 22%, 77%

HSV36°, 12%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 18

Decimal13813945

CSS RGBrgb(210, 200, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 22%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Whale Bone C-202

ΔE 0.4 · #D1C8B9

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 0.4 · #D1C7B8

Behr

Shoreline Haze MQ6-31

ΔE 0.6 · #D0C7B8

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 0.8 · #D1C9BA

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 0.9 · #CFC7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CABC

Benjamin Moore

Litchfield HC-78

ΔE 1.2 · #D6CBBC

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C9B8

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC4B3

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 2.4 · #D4CEBF

Kilz

Papyrus TB-12

ΔE 2.5 · #DACCBB

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 3.5 · #CCBFB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.9 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.7 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #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

#D2C8B9

#B7C2D1

Analogous

#D1BAB7

#D2C8B9

#CFD1B7

Triadic

#D2C8B9

#B7D1C7

#C7B7D1

Split-Complementary

#D2C8B9

#B7CFD1

#BAB7D1

Tetradic

#D2C8B9

#B7D1BA

#B7C2D1

#D1B7CF

Monochromatic

#927D5D

#B3A289

#D2C8B9

#EFEBE6

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D2C8B9

#C2D1B7

#B7C2D1

#C7B7D1

Compound

#D2C8B9

#CFD1B7

#B7C2D1

#BAB7D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD2C6

#E2DDD5

#EEEBE7

Darker

#B4A286

#867152

#4F422F

Saturation

#C8C5C0

#D1C7B7

#E8CCA1

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C8B9

#CECABA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C8B9

#CACABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C8B9

#D3C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Warm Putty 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

#DDC3A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C8B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC8CA

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.

#91A2BD

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: #D2C8B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C8B9;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-putty: #D2C8B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-putty': '#D2C8B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C8B9] text-[#D2C8B9]

SCSS

$warm-putty: #D2C8B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C8B9?

#D2C8B9 is Warm Putty, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C8B9 warm or cool?

Warm Putty reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Warm Putty?

Warm Putty 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 Warm Putty?

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

Where can I download Warm Putty?

You can download Warm Putty 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 Warm Putty?

The hex code is #D2C8B9. In RGB it's 210, 200, 185, and in HSL it's 36°, 22%, 77%.

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