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Mason Bay

#D5CCBD

RGB 213, 204, 189 · HSL 38°, 22%, 79% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 16

Mason Bay is #D5CCBD in HEX — rgb(213, 204, 189), hsl(38°, 22%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 16%).

Mason Bay pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 22%, 79%. 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#D5CCBD

RGB213, 204, 189

HSL38°, 22%, 79%

HSV38°, 11%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 16

Decimal14011581

CSS RGBrgb(213, 204, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 22%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mason Bay NZ9D2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Plymouth Beige C-1419

ΔE 0.7 · #D7CEBF

Benjamin Moore

Litchfield HC-78

ΔE 0.8 · #D6CBBC

Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

ΔE 0.9 · #D3CABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 1 · #D2CABC

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 1.2 · #D1C9BA

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.2 · #D8CFC1

Sherwin-Williams

Grecian Ivory SW7541

ΔE 1.5 · #D8CFBE

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.6 · #DAD0C0

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.7 · #D1C9B8

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D1C0

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.3 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4.1 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

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

#D5CCBD

#BEC6D5

Analogous

#D5C1BE

#D5CCBD

#D2D5BE

Triadic

#D5CCBD

#BED5CD

#CDBED5

Split-Complementary

#D5CCBD

#BED2D5

#C1BED5

Tetradic

#D5CCBD

#BED5C1

#BEC6D5

#D5BED2

Monochromatic

#988461

#B7A98F

#D5CCBD

#F3F1EC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D5CCBD

#C6D5BE

#BEC6D5

#CDBED5

Compound

#D5CCBD

#D2D5BE

#BEC6D5

#C1BED5

Variations

Lighter

#DED7CB

#E5E0D9

#EFEDE9

Darker

#B7A78B

#8A7654

#514530

Saturation

#CDCAC6

#D5CDBE

#EAD2A9

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CCBD

#D2CEBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CCBD

#CECEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CCBD

#D6CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mason Bay 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

#DFC6A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CCBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCBCD

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#96A6C0

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: #D5CCBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CCBD;

CSS Variable

--color-mason-bay: #D5CCBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mason-bay': '#D5CCBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CCBD] text-[#D5CCBD]

SCSS

$mason-bay: #D5CCBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CCBD?

#D5CCBD is Mason Bay, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CCBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mason Bay?

Mason Bay 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 Mason Bay?

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

Where can I download Mason Bay?

You can download Mason Bay 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 Mason Bay?

The hex code is #D5CCBD. In RGB it's 213, 204, 189, and in HSL it's 38°, 22%, 79%.

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