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Desolate Field

#D3CBC6

RGB 211, 203, 198 · HSL 23°, 13%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 6, 17

Desolate Field is #D3CBC6 in HEX — rgb(211, 203, 198), hsl(23°, 13%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 17%).

Desolate Field pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 23°, 13%, 80%. 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#D3CBC6

RGB211, 203, 198

HSL23°, 13%, 80%

HSV23°, 6%, 83%

CMYK0, 4, 6, 17

Decimal13880262

CSS RGBrgb(211, 203, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 13%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 0.7 · #D4CDC8

Dulux

Crushed Almond S07B1

ΔE 0.8 · #D4CAC5

Behr

Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CCC6

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D4CBC4

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 1.3 · #D4CDCA

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.4 · #D0CAC7

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CBC3

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D0CB

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C8C0

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.5 · #D3CEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC5C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.2 · #D0D0D0

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 4.5 · #DECDC3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.8 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D3CBC6

#C5CED3

Analogous

#D3C5C7

#D3CBC6

#D3D1C5

Triadic

#D3CBC6

#C5D3CA

#CAC5D3

Split-Complementary

#D3CBC6

#C5D3D1

#C5C7D3

Tetradic

#D3CBC6

#C7D3C5

#C5CED3

#D1C5D3

Monochromatic

#907C6F

#B1A39A

#D3CBC6

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D3CBC6

#CED3C5

#C5CED3

#CAC5D3

Compound

#D3CBC6

#D3D1C5

#C5CED3

#C5C7D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD5D1

#E4E0DD

#EFEDEC

Darker

#B0A097

#806C60

#4B3F38

Saturation

#CECCCA

#D3CAC5

#E9C5AF

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CBC6

#CFCDC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CBC6

#CCCCC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CBC6

#D3CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desolate Field 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

#DEC5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CBC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBCAD4

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.

#99B2C2

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: #D3CBC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CBC6;

CSS Variable

--color-desolate-field: #D3CBC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desolate-field': '#D3CBC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CBC6] text-[#D3CBC6]

SCSS

$desolate-field: #D3CBC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CBC6?

#D3CBC6 is Desolate Field, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CBC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desolate Field?

Desolate Field 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 Desolate Field?

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

Where can I download Desolate Field?

You can download Desolate Field 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 Desolate Field?

The hex code is #D3CBC6. In RGB it's 211, 203, 198, and in HSL it's 23°, 13%, 80%.

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