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Badlands Taupe

#D5BCB3

RGB 213, 188, 179 · HSL 16°, 29%, 77% · CMYK 0, 12, 16, 16

Badlands Taupe is #D5BCB3 in HEX — rgb(213, 188, 179), hsl(16°, 29%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 16%, 16%).

Badlands Taupe pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 16°, 29%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D5BCB3

RGB213, 188, 179

HSL16°, 29%, 77%

HSV16°, 16%, 84%

CMYK0, 12, 16, 16

Decimal14007475

CSS RGBrgb(213, 188, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 29%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

First Waltz UL110-13

ΔE 0.6 · #D4BBB3

PPG

Forever Fairytale 1016-4

ΔE 0.9 · #D2BBB2

Vista Paint

Sauterne C-125

ΔE 0.9 · #D8BEB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Sauterne 126

ΔE 1.3 · #D7BBB3

Valspar

Blushing Bride 2001-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D1BBB0

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 1242

ΔE 2.2 · #D0B8B2

Dulux

Lilac Light S07C2

ΔE 2.3 · #D7C0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Traveling Tan DE6080

ΔE 2.6 · #DEC1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 2.8 · #DEC3B9

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 2.9 · #D9C2B5

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 4.9 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 5.1 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.2 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.4 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D5BCB3

#B3CCD5

Analogous

#D5B3BB

#D5BCB3

#D5CDB3

Triadic

#D5BCB3

#B3D5BC

#BCB3D5

Split-Complementary

#D5BCB3

#B3D5CD

#B3BBD5

Tetradic

#D5BCB3

#BBD5B3

#B3CCD5

#CDB3D5

Monochromatic

#9B6855

#BA9182

#D5BCB3

#F1E8E5

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#D5BCB3

#CCD5B3

#B3CCD5

#BCB3D5

Compound

#D5BCB3

#D5CDB3

#B3CCD5

#B3BBD5

Variations

Lighter

#DECAC2

#E4D8D3

#EFE9E6

Darker

#BB8F7F

#8E5C4A

#54352A

Saturation

#C9C2BF

#D5BCB3

#EAB39F

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BCB3

#C8C4B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BCB3

#C1C1B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BCB3

#D5BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Badlands Taupe 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

#DFBAA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BCB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBFC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#91B1BD

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #D5BCB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BCB3;

CSS Variable

--color-badlands-taupe: #D5BCB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'badlands-taupe': '#D5BCB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BCB3] text-[#D5BCB3]

SCSS

$badlands-taupe: #D5BCB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BCB3?

#D5BCB3 is Badlands Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BCB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Badlands Taupe?

Badlands Taupe 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 Badlands Taupe?

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

Where can I download Badlands Taupe?

You can download Badlands Taupe 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 Badlands Taupe?

The hex code is #D5BCB3. In RGB it's 213, 188, 179, and in HSL it's 16°, 29%, 77%.

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