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Armadillo

#D7C8B1

RGB 215, 200, 177 · HSL 36°, 32%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 16

Armadillo is #D7C8B1 in HEX — rgb(215, 200, 177), hsl(36°, 32%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 16%).

Armadillo pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 32%, 77%. 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#D7C8B1

RGB215, 200, 177

HSL36°, 32%, 77%

HSV36°, 18%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 16

Decimal14141617

CSS RGBrgb(215, 200, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 32%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

Exact match

Behr

Parachute Silk UL160-16

ΔE 0.4 · #D6C7B0

Sherwin-Williams

Softer Tan SW6141

ΔE 1 · #DACAB2

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 1.2 · #D8CBB4

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.4 · #DACBB2

Dunn-Edwards

Riverbed DEC767

ΔE 1.5 · #D2C5AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandstone Palette 273

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CCB6

Benjamin Moore

Thousand CC-308

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCDB4

Dulux

New Fawn S12D2

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C4B0

Farrow & Ball

Old White 4

ΔE 2.4 · #CFC3AD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.9 · #DCD0B8

Valspar

Gardenia 3005-10B

ΔE 3 · #D9C7AB

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.3 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

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

#D7C8B1

#B2C1D7

Analogous

#D7B5B2

#D7C8B1

#D3D7B2

Triadic

#D7C8B1

#B2D7C8

#C8B2D7

Split-Complementary

#D7C8B1

#B2D3D7

#B5B2D7

Tetradic

#D7C8B1

#B2D7B5

#B2C1D7

#D7B2D3

Monochromatic

#9E8051

#BDA47F

#D7C8B1

#F1ECE4

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#D7C8B1

#C1D7B2

#B2C1D7

#C8B2D7

Compound

#D7C8B1

#D3D7B2

#B2C1D7

#B5B2D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD3C1

#E5DED2

#EFEBE6

Darker

#BEA47C

#927446

#564328

Saturation

#CAC5BF

#D7C8B2

#EBCC9E

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

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7C8B1

#D2CBB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C8B1

#CBCBB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C8B1

#D8C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Armadillo 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

#E1C3A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C8B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC8C4

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.

#8FA2BF

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: #D7C8B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C8B1;

CSS Variable

--color-armadillo: #D7C8B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'armadillo': '#D7C8B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C8B1] text-[#D7C8B1]

SCSS

$armadillo: #D7C8B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C8B1?

#D7C8B1 is Armadillo, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C8B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Armadillo?

Armadillo 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 Armadillo?

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

Where can I download Armadillo?

You can download Armadillo 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 Armadillo?

The hex code is #D7C8B1. In RGB it's 215, 200, 177, and in HSL it's 36°, 32%, 77%.

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