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Barely Mocha

#D6D0CB

RGB 214, 208, 203 · HSL 27°, 12%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 16

Barely Mocha is #D6D0CB in HEX — rgb(214, 208, 203), hsl(27°, 12%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 16%).

Barely Mocha pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 27°, 12%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D6D0CB

RGB214, 208, 203

HSL27°, 12%, 82%

HSV27°, 5%, 84%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 16

Decimal14078155

CSS RGBrgb(214, 208, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 12%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

Exact match

Dulux

Taupe White Half S10A1H

ΔE 0.4 · #D5D0CB

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 1.1 · #D4CDC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D2CE

Vista Paint

Santo C-537

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D3CC

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 1.5 · #D4CDCA

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CFCC

Behr

Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CCC6

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 1.7 · #DCD3CE

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CFCD

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 2.3 · #D6D5D0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.5 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.2 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D6D0CB

#CCD2D7

Analogous

#D7CCCC

#D6D0CB

#D7D6CC

Triadic

#D6D0CB

#CCD7D1

#D1CCD7

Split-Complementary

#D6D0CB

#CCD7D6

#CCCCD7

Tetradic

#D6D0CB

#CCD7CC

#CCD2D7

#D6CCD7

Monochromatic

#938376

#B5AAA1

#D6D0CB

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D6D0CB

#D2D7CC

#CCD2D7

#D1CCD7

Compound

#D6D0CB

#D7D6CC

#CCD2D7

#CCCCD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFDAD6

#E6E3E1

#F0EFEE

Darker

#B2A69C

#827164

#4C423A

Saturation

#D3D1CF

#D7D1CC

#EBCFB7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D0CB

#D3D2CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D0CB

#D1D1CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D0CB

#D6CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Barely Mocha gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E0C9B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D0CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCED8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9EB4C5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D6D0CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D0CB;

CSS Variable

--color-barely-mocha: #D6D0CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barely-mocha': '#D6D0CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D0CB] text-[#D6D0CB]

SCSS

$barely-mocha: #D6D0CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D0CB?

#D6D0CB is Barely Mocha, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #D6D0CB warm or cool?

Barely Mocha reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Barely Mocha?

Barely Mocha works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Barely Mocha?

Barely Mocha pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Barely Mocha?

You can download Barely Mocha 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 Barely Mocha?

The hex code is #D6D0CB. In RGB it's 214, 208, 203, and in HSL it's 27°, 12%, 82%.

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