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Desert Palm

#D8D0C2

RGB 216, 208, 194 · HSL 38°, 22%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 15

Desert Palm is #D8D0C2 in HEX — rgb(216, 208, 194), hsl(38°, 22%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 15%).

Desert Palm pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 22%, 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#D8D0C2

RGB216, 208, 194

HSL38°, 22%, 80%

HSV38°, 10%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 15

Decimal14209218

CSS RGBrgb(216, 208, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 22%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Desert Palm K-950

Exact match

Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-9

ΔE 0.4 · #D7CFC1

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 0.5 · #D8CFC1

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 982

ΔE 0.7 · #D8CFC0

PPG

Cool Concrete 1023-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D9D0C1

Dulux

Beige Artefacts SP2G3

ΔE 0.9 · #D6CEC1

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

ΔE 1.2 · #DCD2C3

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD0C0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.4 · #D7D2C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Harrow Gate 230

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD4C7

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D1C0

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.7 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3.9 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D8D0C2

#C1C9D7

Analogous

#D7C4C1

#D8D0C2

#D4D7C1

Triadic

#D8D0C2

#C1D7CF

#CFC1D7

Split-Complementary

#D8D0C2

#C1D4D7

#C4C1D7

Tetradic

#D8D0C2

#C1D7C4

#C1C9D7

#D7C1D4

Monochromatic

#9C8763

#B9AB92

#D8D0C2

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D8D0C2

#C9D7C1

#C1C9D7

#CFC1D7

Compound

#D8D0C2

#D4D7C1

#C1C9D7

#C4C1D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD9CD

#E6E2DB

#F0EEEA

Darker

#B8A98E

#8B7755

#524631

Saturation

#CFCDC9

#D7CFC1

#EBD4AD

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D0C2

#D5D2C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D0C2

#D1D1C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D0C2

#D9CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Palm 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

#E1C9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D0C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCED1

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.

#99A8C2

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: #D8D0C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D0C2;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-palm: #D8D0C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-palm': '#D8D0C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D0C2] text-[#D8D0C2]

SCSS

$desert-palm: #D8D0C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D0C2?

#D8D0C2 is Desert Palm, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D0C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Palm?

Desert Palm 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 Desert Palm?

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

Where can I download Desert Palm?

You can download Desert Palm 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 Desert Palm?

The hex code is #D8D0C2. In RGB it's 216, 208, 194, and in HSL it's 38°, 22%, 80%.

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