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Wild Rice

#D5BFB4

RGB 213, 191, 180 · HSL 20°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 15, 16

Wild Rice is #D5BFB4 in HEX — rgb(213, 191, 180), hsl(20°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 16%).

Wild Rice pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 28%, 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#D5BFB4

RGB213, 191, 180

HSL20°, 28%, 77%

HSV20°, 15%, 84%

CMYK0, 10, 15, 16

Decimal14008244

CSS RGBrgb(213, 191, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wild Rice 1072-3

Exact match

Valspar

Rose Scroll 2002-10C

ΔE 1 · #D8C1B7

Vista Paint

Summer Beige C-131

ΔE 1.6 · #DAC2B8

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D9C2B5

Dulux

Basic Coral S08D2

ΔE 1.8 · #DBC2B6

Dunn-Edwards

New Wool DE6073

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C3B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 2.1 · #DBC2B9

Behr

Suede Beige MQ3-38

ΔE 2.1 · #D7C3B5

Benjamin Moore

Pink CC-422

ΔE 2.4 · #CDBAAE

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 2.7 · #DEC3B9

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 3.6 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3.8 · #CBBEB1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 8.2 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D5BFB4

#B4CAD5

Analogous

#D5B4B9

#D5BFB4

#D5CFB4

Triadic

#D5BFB4

#B4D5BF

#BFB4D5

Split-Complementary

#D5BFB4

#B4D5CF

#B4B9D5

Tetradic

#D5BFB4

#B9D5B4

#B4CAD5

#CFB4D5

Monochromatic

#996D56

#B99583

#D5BFB4

#F0E9E5

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#D5BFB4

#CAD5B4

#B4CAD5

#BFB4D5

Compound

#D5BFB4

#D5CFB4

#B4CAD5

#B4B9D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCCC3

#E4D9D3

#EEE9E6

Darker

#BA9380

#8D614B

#53382B

Saturation

#C9C3BF

#D5BFB4

#EAB89F

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BFB4

#CAC6B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BFB4

#C3C3B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BFB4

#D5BEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wild Rice 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

#DFBCA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BFB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC1C6

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.

#91AEBD

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: #D5BFB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BFB4;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-rice: #D5BFB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-rice': '#D5BFB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BFB4] text-[#D5BFB4]

SCSS

$wild-rice: #D5BFB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BFB4?

#D5BFB4 is Wild Rice, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BFB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Rice?

Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice?

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

Where can I download Wild Rice?

You can download Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice?

The hex code is #D5BFB4. In RGB it's 213, 191, 180, and in HSL it's 20°, 28%, 77%.

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