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Savage Ground

#D8C4A8

RGB 216, 196, 168 · HSL 35°, 38%, 75% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 15

Savage Ground is #D8C4A8 in HEX — rgb(216, 196, 168), hsl(35°, 38%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 15%).

Savage Ground pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#D8C4A8

RGB216, 196, 168

HSL35°, 38%, 75%

HSV35°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 15

Decimal14206120

CSS RGBrgb(216, 196, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 38%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Savage Ground213

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D8C4A8

#A7BBD7

Analogous

#D7ABA7

#D8C4A8

#D3D7A7

Triadic

#D8C4A8

#A7D7C3

#C3A7D7

Split-Complementary

#D8C4A8

#A7D3D7

#ABA7D7

Tetradic

#D8C4A8

#A7D7AB

#A7BBD7

#D7A7D3

Monochromatic

#9E7A47

#C09F72

#D8C4A8

#EFE7DC

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D8C4A8

#BBD7A7

#A7BBD7

#C3A7D7

Compound

#D8C4A8

#D3D7A7

#A7BBD7

#ABA7D7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Savage Ground run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F6F1EA

Tint #EEE5D9

Tint #E6DAC8

Tint #DFCFB8

Base #D8C4A8

Shade #BF9E70

Shade #997645

Shade #624B2C

Shade #2A2113

Variations

Lighter

#DFCFB9

#E5DBCC

#EFEAE3

Darker

#C2A070

#95713D

#584222

Saturation

#C7C0B8

#D7C3A7

#EBC793

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C4A8

#D0C9A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C4A8

#C8C8AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C4A8

#D9C0C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Savage Ground 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

#E1C099

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C4A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC5BD

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.

#859EC0

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: #D8C4A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C4A8;

CSS Variable

--color-savage-ground: #D8C4A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'savage-ground': '#D8C4A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C4A8] text-[#D8C4A8]

SCSS

$savage-ground: #D8C4A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C4A8?

#D8C4A8 is Savage Ground, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C4A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Savage Ground?

Savage Ground 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 Savage Ground?

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

Where can I download Savage Ground?

You can download Savage Ground 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 Savage Ground?

The hex code is #D8C4A8. In RGB it's 216, 196, 168, and in HSL it's 35°, 38%, 75%.

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