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My Alibi

#D4CBC4

RGB 212, 203, 196 · HSL 26°, 16%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 17

My Alibi is #D4CBC4 in HEX — rgb(212, 203, 196), hsl(26°, 16%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 17%).

My Alibi pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 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#D4CBC4

RGB212, 203, 196

HSL26°, 16%, 80%

HSV26°, 8%, 83%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 17

Decimal13945796

CSS RGBrgb(212, 203, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 16%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

My Alibi 1018-2

Exact match

Dulux

Baltic Mist SN4C3

ΔE 0.7 · #D4CCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Pediment SW7634

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CCC4

Behr

Burnished Clay PPU18-9

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CCC5

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CBC3

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 1.4 · #D4CDC8

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 1.5 · #D4C8C0

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 1.8 · #D0C6BF

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2 · #D3CEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 2.3 · #CFC7BD

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 2.4 · #D0CAC7

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.7 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.8 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.1 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.3 · #C9CBBE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D4CBC4

#C4CDD4

Analogous

#D4C4C5

#D4CBC4

#D4D3C4

Triadic

#D4CBC4

#C4D4CB

#CBC4D4

Split-Complementary

#D4CBC4

#C4D4D3

#C4C5D4

Tetradic

#D4CBC4

#C5D4C4

#C4CDD4

#D3C4D4

Monochromatic

#947D6B

#B4A497

#D4CBC4

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#D4CBC4

#CDD4C4

#C4CDD4

#CBC4D4

Compound

#D4CBC4

#D4D3C4

#C4CDD4

#C4C5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDD5D0

#E5E0DC

#EFEDEB

Darker

#B3A194

#846E5C

#4D4035

Saturation

#CECCCA

#D4CBC4

#EAC8AE

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CBC4

#D0CEC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CBC4

#CDCDC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CBC4

#D4CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

My Alibi 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

#DEC5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CBC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCAD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#99B0C2

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: #D4CBC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CBC4;

CSS Variable

--color-my-alibi: #D4CBC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'my-alibi': '#D4CBC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CBC4] text-[#D4CBC4]

SCSS

$my-alibi: #D4CBC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CBC4?

#D4CBC4 is My Alibi, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4CBC4 warm or cool?

My Alibi reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with My Alibi?

My Alibi 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 My Alibi?

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

Where can I download My Alibi?

You can download My Alibi 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 My Alibi?

The hex code is #D4CBC4. In RGB it's 212, 203, 196, and in HSL it's 26°, 16%, 80%.

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