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French Beige

#D4C5B3

RGB 212, 197, 179 · HSL 33°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 17

French Beige is #D4C5B3 in HEX — rgb(212, 197, 179), hsl(33°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 17%).

French Beige pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 28%, 77%. 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#D4C5B3

RGB212, 197, 179

HSL33°, 28%, 77%

HSV33°, 16%, 83%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 17

Decimal13944243

CSS RGBrgb(212, 197, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Beige MQ3-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ivory Ridge C-181

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C8B6

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 1.2 · #D5C7B3

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dollar SW6099

ΔE 1.2 · #D7C5B3

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate 1025

ΔE 1.6 · #D2C1B0

Dulux

Russian Toffee S14D2

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C3AF

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C1AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.7 · #D9C9B8

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 2.1 · #DBC8B6

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 2.1 · #CEC1AD

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 2.5 · #DACCBA

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.9 · #D1C9B8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.3 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #CDCECD

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

#D4C5B3

#B4C3D5

Analogous

#D5B6B4

#D4C5B3

#D3D5B4

Triadic

#D4C5B3

#B4D5C6

#C6B4D5

Split-Complementary

#D4C5B3

#B4D3D5

#B6B4D5

Tetradic

#D4C5B3

#B4D5B6

#B4C3D5

#D5B4D3

Monochromatic

#997B56

#B9A183

#D4C5B3

#F0EBE5

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D4C5B3

#C3D5B4

#B4C3D5

#C6B4D5

Compound

#D4C5B3

#D3D5B4

#B4C3D5

#B6B4D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDD1C3

#E4DDD3

#EEEBE6

Darker

#BAA080

#8D6F4B

#53412B

Saturation

#C9C5BF

#D5C6B4

#EAC89F

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C5B3

#CEC9B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C5B3

#C8C8B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C5B3

#D5C3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French Beige 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

#DEC0A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C5B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC5C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#91A5BD

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: #D4C5B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C5B3;

CSS Variable

--color-french-beige: #D4C5B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-beige': '#D4C5B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C5B3] text-[#D4C5B3]

SCSS

$french-beige: #D4C5B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C5B3?

#D4C5B3 is French Beige, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C5B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Beige?

French Beige 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 French Beige?

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

Where can I download French Beige?

You can download French Beige 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 French Beige?

The hex code is #D4C5B3. In RGB it's 212, 197, 179, and in HSL it's 33°, 28%, 77%.

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