PINKS

Perk Up

#D6C7BE

RGB 214, 199, 190 · HSL 22°, 23%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 11, 16

Perk Up is #D6C7BE in HEX — rgb(214, 199, 190), hsl(22°, 23%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 16%).

Perk Up pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 23%, 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#D6C7BE

RGB214, 199, 190

HSL22°, 23%, 79%

HSV22°, 11%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 11, 16

Decimal14075838

CSS RGBrgb(214, 199, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 23%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 0.4 · #D5C6BD

Vista Paint

Coconut Macaroon C-137

ΔE 0.7 · #D7C7BD

Dulux

Perk Up S09C1

ΔE 0.7 · #D6C6BE

Sherwin-Williams

Unfussy Beige SW6043

ΔE 0.7 · #D6C8C0

Benjamin Moore

Old CC-424

ΔE 0.9 · #D4C5BB

Behr

Hazy Taupe BIC-02

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C8C1

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C8BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 1.3 · #DACAC0

PPG

First Kiss 1017-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CAC3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 2.3 · #D0C6BF

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.5 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.8 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 6.7 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #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

#D6C7BE

#BDCDD6

Analogous

#D6BDC0

#D6C7BE

#D6D2BD

Triadic

#D6C7BE

#BDD6C6

#C6BDD6

Split-Complementary

#D6C7BE

#BDD6D2

#BDC0D6

Tetradic

#D6C7BE

#C0D6BD

#BDCDD6

#D2BDD6

Monochromatic

#9A7560

#B89E8E

#D6C7BE

#F3EFEC

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#D6C7BE

#CDD6BD

#BDCDD6

#C6BDD6

Compound

#D6C7BE

#D6D2BD

#BDCDD6

#BDC0D6

Variations

Lighter

#DED2CA

#E5DDD9

#EFEBE9

Darker

#B89B8A

#8B6753

#523C2F

Saturation

#CDC8C6

#D6C6BD

#EAC1A9

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C7BE

#CFCCBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C7BE

#CACABF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C7BE

#D6C6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Perk Up 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

#E0C2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C7BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC7CE

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.

#96B1C0

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: #D6C7BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C7BE;

CSS Variable

--color-perk-up: #D6C7BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perk-up': '#D6C7BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C7BE] text-[#D6C7BE]

SCSS

$perk-up: #D6C7BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C7BE?

#D6C7BE is Perk Up, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C7BE warm or cool?

Perk Up reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Perk Up?

Perk Up 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 Perk Up?

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

Where can I download Perk Up?

You can download Perk Up 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 Perk Up?

The hex code is #D6C7BE. In RGB it's 214, 199, 190, and in HSL it's 22°, 23%, 79%.

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