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Country Linens

#D8C3A9

RGB 216, 195, 169 · HSL 33°, 38%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 22, 15

Country Linens is #D8C3A9 in HEX — rgb(216, 195, 169), hsl(33°, 38%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 22%, 15%).

Country Linens pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 38%, 75%. 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#D8C3A9

RGB216, 195, 169

HSL33°, 38%, 75%

HSV33°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 10, 22, 15

Decimal14205865

CSS RGBrgb(216, 195, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 38%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Country Linens HDC-CT-06

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Adobe 1128 · AC-7

ΔE 1 · #D9C5AC

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.1 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.3 · #D9C6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Apache Tan DEC746

ΔE 1.4 · #D5BFA5

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC7AD

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 1.9 · #DEC8AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Country 279

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C5A9

Valspar

Gardenia 3005-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #D9C7AB

Vista Paint

Rocio K-1020

ΔE 2 · #D4BEA6

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 2.9 · #D1BBA2

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 3.3 · #D7C8B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.2 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 6.9 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D8C3A9

#A7BDD7

Analogous

#D7A9A7

#D8C3A9

#D5D7A7

Triadic

#D8C3A9

#A7D7C2

#C2A7D7

Split-Complementary

#D8C3A9

#A7D5D7

#A9A7D7

Tetradic

#D8C3A9

#A7D7A9

#A7BDD7

#D7A7D5

Monochromatic

#9E7747

#C09D72

#D8C3A9

#EFE6DC

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D8C3A9

#BDD7A7

#A7BDD7

#C2A7D7

Compound

#D8C3A9

#D5D7A7

#A7BDD7

#A9A7D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCEB9

#E5DACC

#EFE9E3

Darker

#C29D70

#956E3D

#584022

Saturation

#C7C0B8

#D7C2A7

#EBC493

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C3A9

#D0C8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C3A9

#C7C7AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C3A9

#D9C0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Country Linens 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

#E1BF9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C3A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC4BE

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.

#85A0C0

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: #D8C3A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C3A9;

CSS Variable

--color-country-linens: #D8C3A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'country-linens': '#D8C3A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C3A9] text-[#D8C3A9]

SCSS

$country-linens: #D8C3A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C3A9?

#D8C3A9 is Country Linens, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C3A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Country Linens?

Country Linens 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 Country Linens?

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

Where can I download Country Linens?

You can download Country Linens 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 Country Linens?

The hex code is #D8C3A9. In RGB it's 216, 195, 169, and in HSL it's 33°, 38%, 75%.

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