PINKS

Abalone

#D4D0C8

RGB 212, 208, 200 · HSL 40°, 12%, 81% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 17

Abalone is #D4D0C8 in HEX — rgb(212, 208, 200), hsl(40°, 12%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 17%).

Abalone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 12%, 81%. 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#D4D0C8

RGB212, 208, 200

HSL40°, 12%, 81%

HSV40°, 6%, 83%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 17

Decimal13947080

CSS RGBrgb(212, 208, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 12%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Abalone 2108-60

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CEC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 1.1 · #D4D1C7

Vista Paint

Santo C-537

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D3CC

Dulux

Ghosting Half S15A1H

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D3CA

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D3CC

Behr

Old Map N230-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D0C7

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D0CCC5

Kilz

Origami RJ210

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D2CC

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.8 · #D1CBC3

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 2.5 · #D6D5D0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.7 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CABD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D4D0C8

#C9CDD4

Analogous

#D4CBC9

#D4D0C8

#D2D4C9

Triadic

#D4D0C8

#C9D4D0

#D0C9D4

Split-Complementary

#D4D0C8

#C9D2D4

#CBC9D4

Tetradic

#D4D0C8

#C9D4CB

#C9CDD4

#D4C9D2

Monochromatic

#918773

#B3AC9E

#D4D0C8

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#D4D0C8

#CDD4C9

#C9CDD4

#D0C9D4

Compound

#D4D0C8

#D2D4C9

#C9CDD4

#CBC9D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDDAD4

#E5E3DF

#EFEFED

Darker

#B1A99A

#817763

#4B4539

Saturation

#D0CFCD

#D4D0C9

#EAD8B3

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D0C8

#D3D1C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D0C8

#D1D1C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D0C8

#D4CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Abalone 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

#DEC9B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D0C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCED5

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.

#9CA9C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D4D0C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D0C8;

CSS Variable

--color-abalone: #D4D0C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abalone': '#D4D0C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D0C8] text-[#D4D0C8]

SCSS

$abalone: #D4D0C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D0C8?

#D4D0C8 is Abalone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D4D0C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abalone?

Abalone 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 Abalone?

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

Where can I download Abalone?

You can download Abalone 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 Abalone?

The hex code is #D4D0C8. In RGB it's 212, 208, 200, and in HSL it's 40°, 12%, 81%.

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