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Cafe Latte

#D6C6B4

RGB 214, 198, 180 · HSL 32°, 29%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 16

Cafe Latte is #D6C6B4 in HEX — rgb(214, 198, 180), hsl(32°, 29%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 16%).

Cafe Latte pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#D6C6B4

RGB214, 198, 180

HSL32°, 29%, 77%

HSV32°, 16%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 16

Decimal14075572

CSS RGBrgb(214, 198, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 29%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Beige MQ3-10

ΔE 0.6 · #D4C5B3

Vista Paint

Ivory Ridge C-181

ΔE 0.7 · #D8C8B6

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 0.8 · #D8C7B6

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dollar SW6099

ΔE 0.8 · #D7C5B3

Dulux

Clay Pipe S10D1

ΔE 1.1 · #D9C7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.2 · #D9C9B8

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 1.5 · #DBC8B6

Benjamin Moore

Chocolate 1025

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C1B0

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 2 · #D0C1AE

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 2.2 · #DACCBA

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC1AD

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3.2 · #D3CAB5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.6 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D6C6B4

#B3C3D5

Analogous

#D5B4B3

#D6C6B4

#D4D5B3

Triadic

#D6C6B4

#B3D5C5

#C5B3D5

Split-Complementary

#D6C6B4

#B3D4D5

#B4B3D5

Tetradic

#D6C6B4

#B3D5B4

#B3C3D5

#D5B3D4

Monochromatic

#9B7A55

#BAA082

#D6C6B4

#F1EBE5

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#D6C6B4

#C3D5B3

#B3C3D5

#C5B3D5

Compound

#D6C6B4

#D4D5B3

#B3C3D5

#B4B3D5

Variations

Lighter

#DED1C2

#E4DCD3

#EFEBE6

Darker

#BB9F7F

#8E6E4A

#54402A

Saturation

#C9C5BF

#D5C5B3

#EAC79F

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C6B4

#CFCAB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C6B4

#C9C9B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C6B4

#D7C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cafe Latte 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

#E0C1A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C6B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC6C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#91A5BD

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: #D6C6B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C6B4;

CSS Variable

--color-cafe-latte: #D6C6B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cafe-latte': '#D6C6B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C6B4] text-[#D6C6B4]

SCSS

$cafe-latte: #D6C6B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C6B4?

#D6C6B4 is Cafe Latte, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C6B4 warm or cool?

Cafe Latte reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cafe Latte?

Cafe Latte 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 Cafe Latte?

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

Where can I download Cafe Latte?

You can download Cafe Latte 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 Cafe Latte?

The hex code is #D6C6B4. In RGB it's 214, 198, 180, and in HSL it's 32°, 29%, 77%.

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