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Buff It

#D8CDBE

RGB 216, 205, 190 · HSL 35°, 25%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 15

Buff It is #D8CDBE in HEX — rgb(216, 205, 190), hsl(35°, 25%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 15%).

Buff It pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 25%, 80%. 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#D8CDBE

RGB216, 205, 190

HSL35°, 25%, 80%

HSV35°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 15

Decimal14208446

CSS RGBrgb(216, 205, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 25%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Buff It S11B1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Litchfield HC-78

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CBBC

Vista Paint

Plymouth Beige C-1419

ΔE 0.8 · #D7CEBF

Valspar

Desert Fortress 2008-10B

ΔE 0.9 · #DACDBD

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CFC1

Behr

Almond Wisp PPU5-12

ΔE 1.1 · #D6CABB

PPG

Cool Concrete 1023-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D0C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Awakening 560

ΔE 1.3 · #D5CBBE

Sherwin-Williams

Grecian Ivory SW7541

ΔE 1.4 · #D8CFBE

Kilz

Papyrus TB-12

ΔE 1.6 · #DACCBB

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C9B8

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.3 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4.4 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

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

#D8CDBE

#BFCAD9

Analogous

#D9C1BF

#D8CDBE

#D7D9BF

Triadic

#D8CDBE

#BFD9CE

#CEBFD9

Split-Complementary

#D8CDBE

#BFD7D9

#C1BFD9

Tetradic

#D8CDBE

#BFD9C1

#BFCAD9

#D9BFD7

Monochromatic

#9F8560

#BCA98F

#D8CDBE

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D8CDBE

#CAD9BF

#BFCAD9

#CEBFD9

Compound

#D8CDBE

#D7D9BF

#BFCAD9

#C1BFD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0D8CC

#E7E1DA

#F0EEEA

Darker

#BBA78B

#8F7551

#54442F

Saturation

#D0CDC8

#D9CEBF

#ECD1AC

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

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CDBE

#D4D0BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CDBE

#CFCFC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CDBE

#D9CBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buff It 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

#E1C6AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CDBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBCE

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.

#99AAC2

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: #D8CDBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CDBE;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-it: #D8CDBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-it': '#D8CDBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CDBE] text-[#D8CDBE]

SCSS

$buff-it: #D8CDBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CDBE?

#D8CDBE is Buff It, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CDBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff It?

Buff It 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 Buff It?

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

Where can I download Buff It?

You can download Buff It 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 Buff It?

The hex code is #D8CDBE. In RGB it's 216, 205, 190, and in HSL it's 35°, 25%, 80%.

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