PINKS

Subpoena

#D8CCC6

RGB 216, 204, 198 · HSL 20°, 19%, 81% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 15

Subpoena is #D8CCC6 in HEX — rgb(216, 204, 198), hsl(20°, 19%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 15%).

Subpoena pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 19%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D8CCC6

RGB216, 204, 198

HSL20°, 19%, 81%

HSV20°, 8%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 15

Decimal14208198

CSS RGBrgb(216, 204, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 19%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Instant S09B1

ΔE 0.4 · #D9CDC7

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 1.3 · #DBCCC7

PPG

First Kiss 1017-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CAC3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C8C3

Behr

Hazy Taupe BIC-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C8C1

Sherwin-Williams

White Truffle SW6029

ΔE 1.7 · #D7C8C2

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2106-60

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCEC6

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #D5C6C2

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C6BF

Dunn-Edwards

Geyser DE6037

ΔE 2.6 · #DBD0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 2.7 · #DACAC0

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.9 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6.4 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D8CCC6

#C5D2D8

Analogous

#D8C5C8

#D8CCC6

#D8D5C5

Triadic

#D8CCC6

#C5D8CB

#CBC5D8

Split-Complementary

#D8CCC6

#C5D8D5

#C5C8D8

Tetradic

#D8CCC6

#C8D8C5

#C5D2D8

#D5C5D8

Monochromatic

#9A7A6A

#B9A398

#D8CCC6

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#D8CCC6

#D2D8C5

#C5D2D8

#CBC5D8

Compound

#D8CCC6

#D8D5C5

#C5D2D8

#C5C8D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D6D1

#E7E0DD

#F0EDEC

Darker

#B79F93

#896A5A

#513D34

Saturation

#D1CECC

#D8CBC5

#EBC5B2

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CCC6

#D2D0C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CCC6

#CECEC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CCC6

#D8CBCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Subpoena 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

#E1C6B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CCC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBD4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9CB6C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D8CCC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CCC6;

CSS Variable

--color-subpoena: #D8CCC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subpoena': '#D8CCC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CCC6] text-[#D8CCC6]

SCSS

$subpoena: #D8CCC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CCC6?

#D8CCC6 is Subpoena, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CCC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subpoena?

Subpoena 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 Subpoena?

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

Where can I download Subpoena?

You can download Subpoena 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 Subpoena?

The hex code is #D8CCC6. In RGB it's 216, 204, 198, and in HSL it's 20°, 19%, 81%.

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