PINKS

Wood Ash

#D7CAB0

RGB 215, 202, 176 · HSL 40°, 33%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 16

Wood Ash is #D7CAB0 in HEX — rgb(215, 202, 176), hsl(40°, 33%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 16%).

Wood Ash pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 33%, 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#D7CAB0

RGB215, 202, 176

HSL40°, 33%, 77%

HSV40°, 18%, 84%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 16

Decimal14142128

CSS RGBrgb(215, 202, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 33%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hush AF-95

ΔE 0.8 · #D5CAB0

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.1 · #DACBB2

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.1 · #D9CDB3

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #D8CCB0

Behr

Bone UL160-15

ΔE 1.5 · #DCCCB2

Sherwin-Williams

Softer Tan SW6141

ΔE 1.6 · #DACAB2

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CDB5

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCDB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1.9 · #DCCFB6

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.4 · #DCD0B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3 · #DECFB9

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 3 · #D0C7A9

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.6 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

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

#D7CAB0

#B1BED8

Analogous

#D8B7B1

#D7CAB0

#D1D8B1

Triadic

#D7CAB0

#B1D8CB

#CBB1D8

Split-Complementary

#D7CAB0

#B1D1D8

#B7B1D8

Tetradic

#D7CAB0

#B1D8B7

#B1BED8

#D8B1D1

Monochromatic

#9F8550

#BEA97E

#D7CAB0

#F1EDE4

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#D7CAB0

#BED8B1

#B1BED8

#CBB1D8

Compound

#D7CAB0

#D1D8B1

#B1BED8

#B7B1D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D5C1

#E6DFD2

#EFECE6

Darker

#BFA87B

#937945

#574727

Saturation

#CAC6BF

#D8CBB1

#EBD19D

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7CAB0

#D3CCB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7CAB0

#CCCCB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7CAB0

#D8C6C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wood Ash 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

#E1C49F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7CAB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC9C3

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.

#8E9FC0

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: #D7CAB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7CAB0;

CSS Variable

--color-wood-ash: #D7CAB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wood-ash': '#D7CAB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7CAB0] text-[#D7CAB0]

SCSS

$wood-ash: #D7CAB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7CAB0?

#D7CAB0 is Wood Ash, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7CAB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wood Ash?

Wood Ash 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 Wood Ash?

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

Where can I download Wood Ash?

You can download Wood Ash 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 Wood Ash?

The hex code is #D7CAB0. In RGB it's 215, 202, 176, and in HSL it's 40°, 33%, 77%.

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