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River Rock

#D8CDC4

RGB 216, 205, 196 · HSL 27°, 20%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 9, 15

River Rock is #D8CDC4 in HEX — rgb(216, 205, 196), hsl(27°, 20%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 15%).

River Rock pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 20%, 81%. 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#D8CDC4

RGB216, 205, 196

HSL27°, 20%, 81%

HSV27°, 9%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 9, 15

Decimal14208452

CSS RGBrgb(216, 205, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 20%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

River Rock 18-02

Exact match

Dulux

Sago S13C1

ΔE 0.5 · #D8CDC3

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 0.7 · #D9CDC3

Behr

Granite Dust MQ3-6

ΔE 0.9 · #D6CBC1

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2107-60

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D0C8

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 1.8 · #D4C8C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 2 · #DBD2C7

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 2.1 · #DAD2C7

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D5C8BD

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.2 · #D1CBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CEC5

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.4 · #DECDC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 5.4 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.6 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.3 · #D0D0D0

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

#D8CDC4

#C5D0D8

Analogous

#D8C5C6

#D8CDC4

#D8D7C5

Triadic

#D8CDC4

#C5D8CE

#CEC5D8

Split-Complementary

#D8CDC4

#C5D8D7

#C5C6D8

Tetradic

#D8CDC4

#C6D8C5

#C5D0D8

#D7C5D8

Monochromatic

#9B8069

#BAA797

#D8CDC4

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#D8CDC4

#D0D8C5

#C5D0D8

#CEC5D8

Compound

#D8CDC4

#D8D7C5

#C5D0D8

#C5C6D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D7D0

#E7E1DD

#F0EEEC

Darker

#B8A392

#8B6F59

#514133

Saturation

#D1CECC

#D8CEC5

#ECCCB1

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CDC4

#D3D0C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CDC4

#CFCFC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CDC4

#D8CCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

River Rock 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

#E1C6AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CDC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9CB2C3

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: #D8CDC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CDC4;

CSS Variable

--color-river-rock: #D8CDC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'river-rock': '#D8CDC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CDC4] text-[#D8CDC4]

SCSS

$river-rock: #D8CDC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CDC4?

#D8CDC4 is River Rock, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CDC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with River Rock?

River Rock 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 River Rock?

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

Where can I download River Rock?

You can download River Rock 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 River Rock?

The hex code is #D8CDC4. In RGB it's 216, 205, 196, and in HSL it's 27°, 20%, 81%.

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