PINKS

Kindness

#D4B2C0

RGB 212, 178, 192 · HSL 335°, 28%, 76% · CMYK 0, 16, 9, 17

Kindness is #D4B2C0 in HEX — rgb(212, 178, 192), hsl(335°, 28%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 9%, 17%).

Kindness pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 28%, 76%. 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#D4B2C0

RGB212, 178, 192

HSL335°, 28%, 76%

HSV335°, 16%, 83%

CMYK0, 16, 9, 17

Decimal13939392

CSS RGBrgb(212, 178, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 28%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kindness S48F2

ΔE 0.5 · #D4B2C1

PPG

Mauvelous 1044-4

ΔE 0.8 · #D6B3C0

Behr

Castilian Pink S170-3

ΔE 2.3 · #D6B2BC

Vista Paint

Lavender Blessing C-1210

ΔE 2.4 · #D3B6C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Blessing 1211

ΔE 3.2 · #D3B8C5

Benjamin Moore

Damask 2082-50

ΔE 3.6 · #D7ADB9

Sherwin-Williams

Delightful SW6289

ΔE 3.9 · #D2B6BE

Valspar

Sugarplum Dance 1006-6A

ΔE 4 · #CFA8B4

Dunn-Edwards

Melting Violet DE6017

ΔE 4.6 · #D4B8BF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.1 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 7.1 · #BDA5B7

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.4 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 15.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4B2C0

#B1D3C5

Analogous

#D3B1D0

#D4B2C0

#D3B4B1

Triadic

#D4B2C0

#BFD3B1

#B1BFD3

Split-Complementary

#D4B2C0

#B1D3B4

#B1D0D3

Tetradic

#D4B2C0

#D0D3B1

#B1D3C5

#B4B1D3

Monochromatic

#965470

#B78097

#D4B2C0

#EEE2E7

#F6EFF2

Rectangle

#D4B2C0

#D3C5B1

#B1D3C5

#B1BFD3

Compound

#D4B2C0

#D3B4B1

#B1D3C5

#B1D0D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC0CC

#E3D2D9

#EEE5E9

Darker

#B87E96

#8B4A65

#522A3B

Saturation

#C7BDC1

#D3B1BF

#E99BBB

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4B2C0

#C0C0C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4B2C0

#B8B8BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4B2C0

#D2B5B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kindness 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

#DEB2AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4B2C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB7CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#8EBBA8

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: #D4B2C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4B2C0;

CSS Variable

--color-kindness: #D4B2C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kindness': '#D4B2C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4B2C0] text-[#D4B2C0]

SCSS

$kindness: #D4B2C0;

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#D6BFCE · ΔE 5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4B2C0?

#D4B2C0 is Kindness, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4B2C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kindness?

Kindness 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 Kindness?

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

Where can I download Kindness?

You can download Kindness 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 Kindness?

The hex code is #D4B2C0. In RGB it's 212, 178, 192, and in HSL it's 335°, 28%, 76%.

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