PINKS

Pink Apatite

#D7B8AB

RGB 215, 184, 171 · HSL 18°, 35%, 76% · CMYK 0, 14, 20, 16

Pink Apatite is #D7B8AB in HEX — rgb(215, 184, 171), hsl(18°, 35%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 20%, 16%).

Pink Apatite pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 35%, 76%. 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#D7B8AB

RGB215, 184, 171

HSL18°, 35%, 76%

HSV18°, 20%, 84%

CMYK0, 14, 20, 16

Decimal14137515

CSS RGBrgb(215, 184, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 35%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sunset Curtains 1007-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D7B8AE

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 2.1 · #DAB8A8

Dulux

Treeless S09E2

ΔE 2.2 · #D1B6A7

Sherwin-Williams

Likeable Sand SW6058

ΔE 2.3 · #D1B7A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 2.5 · #D3BAAE

Benjamin Moore

Southern 1173

ΔE 2.7 · #D7B4A4

Vista Paint

Sandstorm K-1109

ΔE 2.7 · #CFB6A9

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 2.7 · #DCB8A8

PPG

Sandpaper 1062-4

ΔE 3.5 · #D7B1A5

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.5 · #E2BCAE

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 3.6 · #E2BEB4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.6 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.8 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 11.2 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D7B8AB

#ACCAD7

Analogous

#D7ACB5

#D7B8AB

#D7CFAC

Triadic

#D7B8AB

#ACD7B9

#B9ACD7

Split-Complementary

#D7B8AB

#ACD7CF

#ACB5D7

Tetradic

#D7B8AB

#B5D7AC

#ACCAD7

#CFACD7

Monochromatic

#9E654C

#BE8E79

#D7B8AB

#F0E5E0

#F7F0EE

Rectangle

#D7B8AB

#CAD7AC

#ACCAD7

#B9ACD7

Compound

#D7B8AB

#D7CFAC

#ACCAD7

#ACB5D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFC7BD

#E5D6CF

#EFE7E4

Darker

#C08C76

#945A42

#573425

Saturation

#C8BFBB

#D7B9AC

#EBB198

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7B8AB

#C8C2AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7B8AB

#BEBEAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7B8AB

#D7B7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Apatite 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

#E1B79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7B8AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEBCC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8AAFC0

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: #D7B8AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7B8AB;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-apatite: #D7B8AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-apatite': '#D7B8AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7B8AB] text-[#D7B8AB]

SCSS

$pink-apatite: #D7B8AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7B8AB?

#D7B8AB is Pink Apatite, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7B8AB warm or cool?

Pink Apatite reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pink Apatite?

Pink Apatite 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 Pink Apatite?

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

Where can I download Pink Apatite?

You can download Pink Apatite 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 Pink Apatite?

The hex code is #D7B8AB. In RGB it's 215, 184, 171, and in HSL it's 18°, 35%, 76%.

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