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Crushed Almond

#D4CAC5

RGB 212, 202, 197 · HSL 20°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 7, 17

Crushed Almond is #D4CAC5 in HEX — rgb(212, 202, 197), hsl(20°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 17%).

Crushed Almond pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 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#D4CAC5

RGB212, 202, 197

HSL20°, 15%, 80%

HSV20°, 7%, 83%

CMYK0, 5, 7, 17

Decimal13945541

CSS RGBrgb(212, 202, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crushed Almond S07B1

Exact match

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D4CBC4

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 1.4 · #D4CDC8

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C8C3

Behr

Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CCC6

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CDCA

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C6BF

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 1.9 · #D4C8C0

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 1.9 · #D0CAC7

Dunn-Edwards

Geyser DE6037

ΔE 2.8 · #DBD0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.8 · #CBC5C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 4.1 · #DECDC3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.6 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D4CAC5

#C4CFD4

Analogous

#D4C4C7

#D4CAC5

#D4D1C4

Triadic

#D4CAC5

#C4D4C9

#C9C4D4

Split-Complementary

#D4CAC5

#C4D4D1

#C4C7D4

Tetradic

#D4CAC5

#C7D4C4

#C4CFD4

#D1C4D4

Monochromatic

#93796C

#B3A198

#D4CAC5

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#D4CAC5

#CFD4C4

#C4CFD4

#C9C4D4

Compound

#D4CAC5

#D4D1C4

#C4CFD4

#C4C7D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCD4D0

#E4DFDC

#EFEDEB

Darker

#B29E95

#836A5E

#4D3E36

Saturation

#CECBCA

#D4C9C4

#E9C2AF

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CAC5

#CFCDC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CAC5

#CCCCC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CAC5

#D4C9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crushed Almond 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

#DEC4AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CAC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC9D3

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.

#99B4C2

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: #D4CAC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CAC5;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed-almond: #D4CAC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed-almond': '#D4CAC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CAC5] text-[#D4CAC5]

SCSS

$crushed-almond: #D4CAC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CAC5?

#D4CAC5 is Crushed Almond, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4CAC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Almond?

Crushed Almond 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 Crushed Almond?

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

Where can I download Crushed Almond?

You can download Crushed Almond 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 Crushed Almond?

The hex code is #D4CAC5. In RGB it's 212, 202, 197, and in HSL it's 20°, 15%, 80%.

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