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Simplify Beige

#D6C7B9

RGB 214, 199, 185 · HSL 29°, 26%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 16

Simplify Beige is #D6C7B9 in HEX — rgb(214, 199, 185), hsl(29°, 26%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 16%).

Simplify Beige pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 26%, 78%. 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#D6C7B9

RGB214, 199, 185

HSL29°, 26%, 78%

HSV29°, 14%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 16

Decimal14075833

CSS RGBrgb(214, 199, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 26%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Simplify Beige SW6085

Exact match

Vista Paint

Walnut Cream K-1197

ΔE 0.7 · #D5C6B7

Dulux

Chintz S10C1

ΔE 0.8 · #D4C6B9

Behr

Almond Wisp PPU5-12

ΔE 1.5 · #D6CABB

PPG

Bermuda Sand 1074-3

ΔE 1.8 · #DACBBF

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 1.8 · #D8C7B6

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C8BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.8 · #D9C9B8

Benjamin Moore

Alphano 989

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C5B8

Kilz

Papyrus TB-12

ΔE 2.3 · #DACCBB

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C9B8

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 3.3 · #CCBFB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.4 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 6.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D6C7B9

#B8C7D5

Analogous

#D5B8B9

#D6C7B9

#D5D5B8

Triadic

#D6C7B9

#B8D5C6

#C6B8D5

Split-Complementary

#D6C7B9

#B8D5D5

#B8B9D5

Tetradic

#D6C7B9

#B9D5B8

#B8C7D5

#D5B8D5

Monochromatic

#9A795B

#B9A088

#D6C7B9

#F2EDE9

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#D6C7B9

#C7D5B8

#B8C7D5

#C6B8D5

Compound

#D6C7B9

#D5D5B8

#B8C7D5

#B8B9D5

Variations

Lighter

#DED2C6

#E5DDD6

#EFEBE8

Darker

#B99E85

#8D6C4E

#533F2D

Saturation

#CBC7C3

#D5C6B8

#EAC6A4

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C7B9

#D0CBBA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C7B9

#CACABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C7B9

#D7C5C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Simplify Beige 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

#E0C2A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C7B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC7CA

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.

#94AABF

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: #D6C7B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C7B9;

CSS Variable

--color-simplify-beige: #D6C7B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simplify-beige': '#D6C7B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C7B9] text-[#D6C7B9]

SCSS

$simplify-beige: #D6C7B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C7B9?

#D6C7B9 is Simplify Beige, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C7B9 warm or cool?

Simplify Beige reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Simplify Beige?

Simplify Beige 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 Simplify Beige?

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

Where can I download Simplify Beige?

You can download Simplify Beige 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 Simplify Beige?

The hex code is #D6C7B9. In RGB it's 214, 199, 185, and in HSL it's 29°, 26%, 78%.

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