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Khaki Shade

#D4C5AC

RGB 212, 197, 172 · HSL 37°, 32%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 17

Khaki Shade is #D4C5AC in HEX — rgb(212, 197, 172), hsl(37°, 32%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 17%).

Khaki Shade pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 32%, 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#D4C5AC

RGB212, 197, 172

HSL37°, 32%, 75%

HSV37°, 19%, 83%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 17

Decimal13944236

CSS RGBrgb(212, 197, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 32%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Beach SW7529

ΔE 0.5 · #D4C5AD

Benjamin Moore

Shaker HC-45

ΔE 1.3 · #D2C3A8

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 1.3 · #D2C6AE

Behr

Parachute Silk UL160-16

ΔE 1.3 · #D6C7B0

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 1.6 · #D7C8B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Country 279

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C5A9

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2 · #D9C6AB

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2 · #D1C2A6

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 2.2 · #CFC3AD

Dulux

Pale Parchment S13D2

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C2AD

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 2.5 · #D8CBB4

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 3.3 · #CEBFAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.5 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D4C5AC

#ABBAD4

Analogous

#D4B0AB

#D4C5AC

#CFD4AB

Triadic

#D4C5AC

#ABD4C4

#C4ABD4

Split-Complementary

#D4C5AC

#ABCFD4

#B0ABD4

Tetradic

#D4C5AC

#ABD4B0

#ABBAD4

#D4ABCF

Monochromatic

#977B4E

#BAA178

#D4C5AC

#EEE7DD

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#D4C5AC

#BAD4AB

#ABBAD4

#C4ABD4

Compound

#D4C5AC

#CFD4AB

#ABBAD4

#B0ABD4

Variations

Lighter

#DCD0BC

#E3DBCE

#EEEAE4

Darker

#BBA177

#8E7244

#544227

Saturation

#C5C1B9

#D4C4AB

#E9C995

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C5AC

#CFC8AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C5AC

#C8C8B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C5AC

#D5C2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Khaki Shade 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

#DEC09C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C5AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC5C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#899DBC

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: #D4C5AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C5AC;

CSS Variable

--color-khaki-shade: #D4C5AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'khaki-shade': '#D4C5AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C5AC] text-[#D4C5AC]

SCSS

$khaki-shade: #D4C5AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C5AC?

#D4C5AC is Khaki Shade, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C5AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Khaki Shade?

Khaki Shade 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 Khaki Shade?

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

Where can I download Khaki Shade?

You can download Khaki Shade 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 Khaki Shade?

The hex code is #D4C5AC. In RGB it's 212, 197, 172, and in HSL it's 37°, 32%, 75%.

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