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Hazy Taupe

#D5C3B5

RGB 213, 195, 181 · HSL 26°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 15, 16

Hazy Taupe is #D5C3B5 in HEX — rgb(213, 195, 181), hsl(26°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 16%).

Hazy Taupe pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 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#D5C3B5

RGB213, 195, 181

HSL26°, 28%, 77%

HSV26°, 15%, 84%

CMYK0, 8, 15, 16

Decimal14009269

CSS RGBrgb(213, 195, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Suede Beige MQ3-38

ΔE 0.8 · #D7C3B5

Dulux

Bongo Drum S11C2

ΔE 1.1 · #D2C1B2

Vista Paint

Walnut Cream K-1197

ΔE 1.5 · #D5C6B7

PPG

Gotta Have It 1076-3

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C2B4

Sherwin-Williams

Simplify Beige SW6085

ΔE 1.7 · #D6C7B9

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate 1025

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C1B0

Kilz

Mannequin LK180

ΔE 1.8 · #CFC0B3

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 2 · #D8C7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 2.6 · #D9C9B8

Valspar

Badlands Taupe 2003-10B

ΔE 2.7 · #D7C3BA

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.9 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3 · #CBBEB1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 6.1 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D5C3B5

#B4C7D5

Analogous

#D5B4B6

#D5C3B5

#D5D3B4

Triadic

#D5C3B5

#B4D5C2

#C2B4D5

Split-Complementary

#D5C3B5

#B4D5D3

#B4B6D5

Tetradic

#D5C3B5

#B6D5B4

#B4C7D5

#D3B4D5

Monochromatic

#997356

#B99A83

#D5C3B5

#F0EAE5

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#D5C3B5

#C7D5B4

#B4C7D5

#C2B4D5

Compound

#D5C3B5

#D5D3B4

#B4C7D5

#B4B6D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCEC3

#E4DBD3

#EEEAE6

Darker

#BA9980

#8D684B

#533C2B

Saturation

#C9C4BF

#D5C2B4

#EABF9F

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5C3B5

#CDC8B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5C3B5

#C6C6B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5C3B5

#D5C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hazy 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

#DFBFA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5C3B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC4C7

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.

#91AABD

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: #D5C3B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5C3B5;

CSS Variable

--color-hazy-taupe: #D5C3B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazy-taupe': '#D5C3B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5C3B5] text-[#D5C3B5]

SCSS

$hazy-taupe: #D5C3B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5C3B5?

#D5C3B5 is Hazy Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5C3B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazy Taupe?

Hazy 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 Hazy Taupe?

Hazy 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 Hazy Taupe?

You can download Hazy 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 Hazy Taupe?

The hex code is #D5C3B5. In RGB it's 213, 195, 181, and in HSL it's 26°, 28%, 77%.

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