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Lilac Tan

#D4C7C4

RGB 212, 199, 196 · HSL 11°, 16%, 80% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 17

Lilac Tan is #D4C7C4 in HEX — rgb(212, 199, 196), hsl(11°, 16%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 17%).

Lilac Tan pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 16%, 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#D4C7C4

RGB212, 199, 196

HSL11°, 16%, 80%

HSV11°, 8%, 83%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 17

Decimal13944772

CSS RGBrgb(212, 199, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 16%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 1 · #D5C6C2

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C8C3

Sherwin-Williams

Vaguely Mauve SW6015

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C5C4

Dulux

Nut Milk S06C1

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CBC8

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 1.8 · #D1C6C6

PPG

Just Gorgeous 1047-3

ΔE 2 · #D6C4C1

Behr

Hazy Taupe BIC-02

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C8C1

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.3 · #D3C8C9

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C6BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.7 · #CEC4C5

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 2.9 · #D4CBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.9 · #CBC5C2

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.7 · #DDCBCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.6 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.5 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4C7C4

#C4D1D4

Analogous

#D4C4C9

#D4C7C4

#D4CFC4

Triadic

#D4C7C4

#C4D4C7

#C7C4D4

Split-Complementary

#D4C7C4

#C4D4CF

#C4C9D4

Tetradic

#D4C7C4

#C9D4C4

#C4D1D4

#CFC4D4

Monochromatic

#94736B

#B49D97

#D4C7C4

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#D4C7C4

#D1D4C4

#C4D1D4

#C7C4D4

Compound

#D4C7C4

#D4CFC4

#C4D1D4

#C4C9D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDD2D0

#E5DEDC

#EFECEB

Darker

#B39994

#84645C

#4D3A35

Saturation

#CECACA

#D4C7C4

#EAB9AE

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C7C4

#CDCBC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C7C4

#C9C9C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C7C4

#D4C7C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lilac Tan 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

#DEC2AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C7C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC7D2

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.

#99BAC2

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: #D4C7C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C7C4;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-tan: #D4C7C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-tan': '#D4C7C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C7C4] text-[#D4C7C4]

SCSS

$lilac-tan: #D4C7C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C7C4?

#D4C7C4 is Lilac Tan, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C7C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Tan?

Lilac Tan 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 Lilac Tan?

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

Where can I download Lilac Tan?

You can download Lilac Tan 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 Lilac Tan?

The hex code is #D4C7C4. In RGB it's 212, 199, 196, and in HSL it's 11°, 16%, 80%.

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