PINKS

Victorian Cottage

#D4C5CA

RGB 212, 197, 202 · HSL 340°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 0, 7, 5, 17

Victorian Cottage is #D4C5CA in HEX — rgb(212, 197, 202), hsl(340°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 17%).

Victorian Cottage pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 15%, 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#D4C5CA

RGB212, 197, 202

HSL340°, 15%, 80%

HSV340°, 7%, 83%

CMYK0, 7, 5, 17

Decimal13944266

CSS RGBrgb(212, 197, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 0.7 · #D5C6CC

Vista Paint

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ΔE 0.7 · #D6C7CC

Behr

Ash Rose N130-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D2C7CC

Dulux

Pink Polar Half S01C1H

ΔE 1.7 · #D7C9CC

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C1C3

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C0C5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.9 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3 · #DDCBCD

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 3 · #D1C6C6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.2 · #D4CAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Vaguely Mauve SW6015

ΔE 3.4 · #D1C5C4

Valspar

Lilac Buds 1004-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #DFCCCE

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.1 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 5.3 · #CDC0BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.9 · #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 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

#D4C5CA

#C4D4CF

Analogous

#D4C4D1

#D4C5CA

#D4C7C4

Triadic

#D4C5CA

#C9D4C4

#C4C9D4

Split-Complementary

#D4C5CA

#C4D4C7

#C4D1D4

Tetradic

#D4C5CA

#D1D4C4

#C4D4CF

#C7C4D4

Monochromatic

#936C79

#B398A1

#D4C5CA

#F4F0F2

Rectangle

#D4C5CA

#D4CFC4

#C4D4CF

#C4C9D4

Compound

#D4C5CA

#D4C7C4

#C4D4CF

#C4D1D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCD0D4

#E4DCDF

#EFEBED

Darker

#B2959E

#835E6A

#4D363E

Saturation

#CECACB

#D4C4C9

#E9AFC2

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

12.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C5CA

#CBCBCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C5CA

#C8C8C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C5CA

#D3C6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Victorian Cottage 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

#DEC0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C5CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC5D7

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.

#99C2B4

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: #D4C5CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C5CA;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-cottage: #D4C5CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-cottage': '#D4C5CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C5CA] text-[#D4C5CA]

SCSS

$victorian-cottage: #D4C5CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C5CA?

#D4C5CA is Victorian Cottage, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C5CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victorian Cottage?

Victorian Cottage 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 Victorian Cottage?

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

Where can I download Victorian Cottage?

You can download Victorian Cottage 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 Victorian Cottage?

The hex code is #D4C5CA. In RGB it's 212, 197, 202, and in HSL it's 340°, 15%, 80%.

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