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Studio Clay

#D7C9B6

RGB 215, 201, 182 · HSL 35°, 29%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 15, 16

Studio Clay is #D7C9B6 in HEX — rgb(215, 201, 182), hsl(35°, 29%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 16%).

Studio Clay pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 29%, 78%. 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#D7C9B6

RGB215, 201, 182

HSL35°, 29%, 78%

HSV35°, 15%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 15, 16

Decimal14141878

CSS RGBrgb(215, 201, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 29%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Studio Clay MQ2-27

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ivory Ridge C-181

ΔE 0.9 · #D8C8B6

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 0.9 · #D5C7B3

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 1.2 · #DACCBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.3 · #D9C9B8

Benjamin Moore

Lace CSP-220

ΔE 1.7 · #D6CCB9

Dulux

Clay Pipe S10D1

ΔE 1.9 · #D9C7B6

Sherwin-Williams

Sand Dollar SW6099

ΔE 2 · #D7C5B3

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 2 · #DBC8B6

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2.2 · #D3CAB5

Valspar

Desert Fortress 2008-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #DACDBD

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.7 · #DECFB9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D7C9B6

#B7C4D7

Analogous

#D7B9B7

#D7C9B6

#D4D7B7

Triadic

#D7C9B6

#B7D7CA

#CAB7D7

Split-Complementary

#D7C9B6

#B7D4D7

#B9B7D7

Tetradic

#D7C9B6

#B7D7B9

#B7C4D7

#D7B7D4

Monochromatic

#9E8057

#BCA585

#D7C9B6

#F2EEE8

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D7C9B6

#C4D7B7

#B7C4D7

#CAB7D7

Compound

#D7C9B6

#D4D7B7

#B7C4D7

#B9B7D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD4C5

#E6DFD5

#EFECE7

Darker

#BCA482

#90734A

#55432A

Saturation

#CCC8C2

#D7CAB7

#EBCDA3

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7C9B6

#D2CCB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C9B6

#CBCBB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C9B6

#D8C6C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Studio Clay 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

#E1C3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C9B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC8C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#94A5BF

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: #D7C9B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C9B6;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-clay: #D7C9B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-clay': '#D7C9B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C9B6] text-[#D7C9B6]

SCSS

$studio-clay: #D7C9B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C9B6?

#D7C9B6 is Studio Clay, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C9B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio Clay?

Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

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

Where can I download Studio Clay?

You can download Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

The hex code is #D7C9B6. In RGB it's 215, 201, 182, and in HSL it's 35°, 29%, 78%.

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