PINKS

Granite Dust

#D6CBC1

RGB 214, 203, 193 · HSL 29°, 20%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 10, 16

Granite Dust is #D6CBC1 in HEX — rgb(214, 203, 193), hsl(29°, 20%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 16%).

Granite Dust pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 20%, 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#D6CBC1

RGB214, 203, 193

HSL29°, 20%, 80%

HSV29°, 10%, 84%

CMYK0, 5, 10, 16

Decimal14076865

CSS RGBrgb(214, 203, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 20%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Granite Dust MQ3-6

Exact match

Dulux

Sago S13C1

ΔE 0.7 · #D8CDC3

PPG

River Rock 18-02

ΔE 0.9 · #D8CDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 0.9 · #D9CDC3

Benjamin Moore

Desert 1004

ΔE 1 · #D3C9BE

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C8BD

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 1.5 · #D4C8C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Awakening 560

ΔE 1.6 · #D5CBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 2.2 · #D5C6BD

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.2 · #D1CBC3

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 2.4 · #D0C6BF

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.6 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 5 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.2 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #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

#D6CBC1

#C2CCD6

Analogous

#D6C2C2

#D6CBC1

#D6D6C2

Triadic

#D6CBC1

#C2D6CC

#CCC2D6

Split-Complementary

#D6CBC1

#C2D6D6

#C2C2D6

Tetradic

#D6CBC1

#C2D6C2

#C2CCD6

#D6C2D6

Monochromatic

#997F66

#B8A594

#D6CBC1

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#D6CBC1

#CCD6C2

#C2CCD6

#CCC2D6

Compound

#D6CBC1

#D6D6C2

#C2CCD6

#C2C2D6

Variations

Lighter

#DED6CE

#E6E0DB

#F0EDEB

Darker

#B6A390

#896F58

#504132

Saturation

#CFCCC9

#D6CCC2

#EBCBAD

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

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CBC1

#D1CEC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CBC1

#CDCDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CBC1

#D6CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Granite Dust 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

#E0C5AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CBC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCAD0

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.

#99AEC2

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: #D6CBC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CBC1;

CSS Variable

--color-granite-dust: #D6CBC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'granite-dust': '#D6CBC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CBC1] text-[#D6CBC1]

SCSS

$granite-dust: #D6CBC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CBC1?

#D6CBC1 is Granite Dust, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6CBC1 warm or cool?

Granite Dust reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Granite Dust?

Granite Dust 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 Granite Dust?

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

Where can I download Granite Dust?

You can download Granite Dust 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 Granite Dust?

The hex code is #D6CBC1. In RGB it's 214, 203, 193, and in HSL it's 29°, 20%, 80%.

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