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Desert Fortress

#D3BDAC

RGB 211, 189, 172 · HSL 26°, 31%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 18, 17

Desert Fortress is #D3BDAC in HEX — rgb(211, 189, 172), hsl(26°, 31%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 18%, 17%).

Desert Fortress pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 31%, 75%. 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#D3BDAC

RGB211, 189, 172

HSL26°, 31%, 75%

HSV26°, 18%, 83%

CMYK0, 10, 18, 17

Decimal13876652

CSS RGBrgb(211, 189, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 31%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Elusive Dawn MQ2-36

ΔE 1.2 · #D3BBA9

Benjamin Moore

Cashmere CSP-345

ΔE 1.3 · #D2BAAA

Dulux

Chinchilla Chenille S10D2

ΔE 1.6 · #D0BAA7

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 1.7 · #D6BCAA

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D6BFAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBBAB

Vista Paint

Cave Painting C-146

ΔE 2.5 · #D1B9AC

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.5 · #D1BAA5

Kilz

Cheetah Tan LC230-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D0B9A4

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 3.1 · #D6C2AC

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 3.2 · #CCBEAC

PPG

Pueblo 1073-4

ΔE 3.3 · #D0BBB0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.6 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.1 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D3BDAC

#ABC2D3

Analogous

#D3ABAE

#D3BDAC

#D3D0AB

Triadic

#D3BDAC

#ABD3BD

#BDABD3

Split-Complementary

#D3BDAC

#ABD3D0

#ABAED3

Tetradic

#D3BDAC

#AED3AB

#ABC2D3

#D0ABD3

Monochromatic

#966E4F

#B99579

#D3BDAC

#EDE4DE

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#D3BDAC

#C2D3AB

#ABC2D3

#BDABD3

Compound

#D3BDAC

#D3D0AB

#ABC2D3

#ABAED3

Variations

Lighter

#DCCABC

#E3D7CF

#EEE8E4

Darker

#BA9578

#8D6445

#533A27

Saturation

#C5BEB9

#D3BDAB

#E9BA95

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3BDAC

#C9C3AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3BDAC

#C1C1AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3BDAC

#D3BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Fortress 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

#DEBA9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3BDAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBBFC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8AA6BB

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: #D3BDAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3BDAC;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-fortress: #D3BDAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-fortress': '#D3BDAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3BDAC] text-[#D3BDAC]

SCSS

$desert-fortress: #D3BDAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3BDAC?

#D3BDAC is Desert Fortress, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D3BDAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Fortress?

Desert Fortress 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 Fortress?

Desert Fortress 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 Fortress?

You can download Desert Fortress 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 Fortress?

The hex code is #D3BDAC. In RGB it's 211, 189, 172, and in HSL it's 26°, 31%, 75%.

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