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Desert Mirage

#D2CABC

RGB 210, 202, 188 · HSL 38°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 18

Desert Mirage is #D2CABC in HEX — rgb(210, 202, 188), hsl(38°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 18%).

Desert Mirage pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 20%, 78%. 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#D2CABC

RGB210, 202, 188

HSL38°, 20%, 78%

HSV38°, 10%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 18

Decimal13814460

CSS RGBrgb(210, 202, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

Exact match

Vista Paint

Desert Mirage C-230

ΔE 0.7 · #D3CABB

Dulux

Stone Master SN3H2

ΔE 0.7 · #D4CCBE

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 0.7 · #D1C9BA

Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D3CABA

Benjamin Moore

Rocking CSP-400

ΔE 1.3 · #D6CCBF

Sherwin-Williams

Useful Gray SW7050

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCABD

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.4 · #D1CCBF

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C9B8

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 1.6 · #D4CEBF

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D1C0

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.8 · #CFCEC0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.8 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D2CABC

#BCC4D2

Analogous

#D2BFBC

#D2CABC

#CFD2BC

Triadic

#D2CABC

#BCD2CA

#CABCD2

Split-Complementary

#D2CABC

#BCCFD2

#BFBCD2

Tetradic

#D2CABC

#BCD2BF

#BCC4D2

#D2BCCF

Monochromatic

#938162

#B4A68E

#D2CABC

#F1EEEA

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D2CABC

#C4D2BC

#BCC4D2

#CABCD2

Compound

#D2CABC

#CFD2BC

#BCC4D2

#BFBCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD5C9

#E3DFD8

#EEECE9

Darker

#B3A48B

#857455

#4E4431

Saturation

#CAC8C4

#D2CABC

#E9D0A5

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CABC

#CFCCBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CABC

#CBCBBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CABC

#D3C8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Mirage 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

#DDC4A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CABC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC9CC

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.

#94A3BF

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: #D2CABC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CABC;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-mirage: #D2CABC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-mirage': '#D2CABC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CABC] text-[#D2CABC]

SCSS

$desert-mirage: #D2CABC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CABC?

#D2CABC is Desert Mirage, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CABC warm or cool?

Desert Mirage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Mirage?

Desert Mirage 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 Desert Mirage?

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

Where can I download Desert Mirage?

You can download Desert Mirage 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 Desert Mirage?

The hex code is #D2CABC. In RGB it's 210, 202, 188, and in HSL it's 38°, 20%, 78%.

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