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Pelican Bill

#D6C0C8

RGB 214, 192, 200 · HSL 338°, 21%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 7, 16

Pelican Bill is #D6C0C8 in HEX — rgb(214, 192, 200), hsl(338°, 21%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 7%, 16%).

Pelican Bill pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 21%, 80%. 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#D6C0C8

RGB214, 192, 200

HSL338°, 21%, 80%

HSV338°, 10%, 84%

CMYK0, 10, 7, 16

Decimal14074056

CSS RGBrgb(214, 192, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 21%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pelican Bill S48E1

Exact match

PPG

Old Mission Pink 1046-3

ΔE 0.7 · #D8C2CA

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 1.8 · #D4C0C5

Vista Paint

French Lavender C-1209

ΔE 1.9 · #DCC5CD

Behr

Sweet Breeze 710A-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D6C6CE

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 3.2 · #D0BBC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 3.2 · #D5C6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3.3 · #CBB8C0

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 3.7 · #D7C0CF

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.9 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.8 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.9 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 7.2 · #CDC0BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6C0C8

#C1D7CF

Analogous

#D7C1D4

#D6C0C8

#D7C4C1

Triadic

#D6C0C8

#C9D7C1

#C1C9D7

Split-Complementary

#D6C0C8

#C1D7C4

#C1D4D7

Tetradic

#D6C0C8

#D4D7C1

#C1D7CF

#C4C1D7

Monochromatic

#9A6578

#B893A1

#D6C0C8

#F5F0F2

Rectangle

#D6C0C8

#D7CFC1

#C1D7CF

#C1C9D7

Compound

#D6C0C8

#D7C4C1

#C1D7CF

#C1D4D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCED4

#E6DBDF

#F0EBEC

Darker

#B78F9E

#8A5669

#51323D

Saturation

#CFC9CB

#D7C1C9

#EBADC4

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C0C8

#C9C9C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C0C8

#C4C4C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C0C8

#D5C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pelican Bill 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

#E0BDB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C0C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC2D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#99C2B3

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: #D6C0C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C0C8;

CSS Variable

--color-pelican-bill: #D6C0C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pelican-bill': '#D6C0C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C0C8] text-[#D6C0C8]

SCSS

$pelican-bill: #D6C0C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C0C8?

#D6C0C8 is Pelican Bill, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C0C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pelican Bill?

Pelican Bill 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 Pelican Bill?

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

Where can I download Pelican Bill?

You can download Pelican Bill 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 Pelican Bill?

The hex code is #D6C0C8. In RGB it's 214, 192, 200, and in HSL it's 338°, 21%, 80%.

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