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Comforting

#D7C0AB

RGB 215, 192, 171 · HSL 29°, 35%, 76% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 16

Comforting is #D7C0AB in HEX — rgb(215, 192, 171), hsl(29°, 35%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 16%).

Comforting pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 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#D7C0AB

RGB215, 192, 171

HSL29°, 35%, 76%

HSV29°, 20%, 84%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 16

Decimal14139563

CSS RGBrgb(215, 192, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 35%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 0.6 · #D6BFAB

Benjamin Moore

King 1081

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C3AE

Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D5BDA7

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 1.4 · #D6C2AC

Sherwin-Williams

Fresco Cream SW7719

ΔE 1.7 · #D8C4AE

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 1.8 · #D4BEA6

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 1.8 · #DAC4B1

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

ΔE 2.1 · #D5C3AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.2 · #D1BAA5

Kilz

Cheetah Tan LC230-01

ΔE 2.5 · #D0B9A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 3.2 · #DFC2AA

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 3.5 · #DBC8B6

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.3 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.1 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D7C0AB

#ACC3D7

Analogous

#D7ACAD

#D7C0AB

#D7D7AC

Triadic

#D7C0AB

#ACD7C1

#C1ACD7

Split-Complementary

#D7C0AB

#ACD7D7

#ACADD7

Tetradic

#D7C0AB

#ADD7AC

#ACC3D7

#D7ACD7

Monochromatic

#9E744C

#BE9A79

#D7C0AB

#F0E8E0

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D7C0AB

#C3D7AC

#ACC3D7

#C1ACD7

Compound

#D7C0AB

#D7D7AC

#ACC3D7

#ACADD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCDBD

#E5DACF

#EFE9E4

Darker

#C09A76

#946942

#573D25

Saturation

#C8C2BB

#D7C1AC

#EBC098

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7C0AB

#CDC7AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C0AB

#C4C4AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C0AB

#D8BDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Comforting 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

#E1BD9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C0AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC2C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8AA6C0

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: #D7C0AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C0AB;

CSS Variable

--color-comforting: #D7C0AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'comforting': '#D7C0AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C0AB] text-[#D7C0AB]

SCSS

$comforting: #D7C0AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C0AB?

#D7C0AB is Comforting, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C0AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Comforting?

Comforting 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 Comforting?

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

Where can I download Comforting?

You can download Comforting 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 Comforting?

The hex code is #D7C0AB. In RGB it's 215, 192, 171, and in HSL it's 29°, 35%, 76%.

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