PINKS

Kitten

#D3C7BC

RGB 211, 199, 188 · HSL 29°, 21%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 17

Kitten is #D3C7BC in HEX — rgb(211, 199, 188), hsl(29°, 21%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 17%).

Kitten pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 21%, 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#D3C7BC

RGB211, 199, 188

HSL29°, 21%, 78%

HSV29°, 11%, 83%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 17

Decimal13879228

CSS RGBrgb(211, 199, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 21%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Realist Beige SW6078

ΔE 0.5 · #D3C8BD

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 0.6 · #D5C8BD

Benjamin Moore

Desert 1004

ΔE 1 · #D3C9BE

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.4 · #CFC6BC

Dulux

Chintz S10C1

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C6B9

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 1.5 · #D5C6BD

Behr

Granite Dust MQ3-6

ΔE 1.5 · #D6CBC1

Vista Paint

Awakening C-559

ΔE 1.6 · #D3C8BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC7BD

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.9 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.2 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 5 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.4 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D3C7BC

#BBC7D3

Analogous

#D3BBBC

#D3C7BC

#D3D2BB

Triadic

#D3C7BC

#BBD3C7

#C7BBD3

Split-Complementary

#D3C7BC

#BBD3D2

#BBBCD3

Tetradic

#D3C7BC

#BCD3BB

#BBC7D3

#D2BBD3

Monochromatic

#947A61

#B4A08D

#D3C7BC

#F1EDE9

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#D3C7BC

#C7D3BB

#BBC7D3

#C7BBD3

Compound

#D3C7BC

#D3D2BB

#BBC7D3

#BBBCD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD2C9

#E3DDD7

#EEEBE8

Darker

#B49E8A

#876D54

#4F3F30

Saturation

#CAC7C3

#D3C7BB

#E9C6A5

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C7BC

#CECABD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C7BC

#C9C9BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C7BC

#D3C6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kitten 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

#DEC2A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C7BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC7CC

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.

#94AABF

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: #D3C7BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C7BC;

CSS Variable

--color-kitten: #D3C7BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kitten': '#D3C7BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C7BC] text-[#D3C7BC]

SCSS

$kitten: #D3C7BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C7BC?

#D3C7BC is Kitten, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C7BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kitten?

Kitten 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 Kitten?

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

Where can I download Kitten?

You can download Kitten 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 Kitten?

The hex code is #D3C7BC. In RGB it's 211, 199, 188, and in HSL it's 29°, 21%, 78%.

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