PINKS

Noteworthy

#D9BACC

RGB 217, 186, 204 · HSL 325°, 29%, 79% · CMYK 0, 14, 6, 15

Noteworthy is #D9BACC in HEX — rgb(217, 186, 204), hsl(325°, 29%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 6%, 15%).

Noteworthy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 29%, 79%. 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#D9BACC

RGB217, 186, 204

HSL325°, 29%, 79%

HSV325°, 14%, 85%

CMYK0, 14, 6, 15

Decimal14269132

CSS RGBrgb(217, 186, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 29%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Noteworthy 1204

Exact match

Vista Paint

Noteworthy C-1203

ΔE 0.9 · #D7B8CB

Dulux

Icing Flower S46G2

ΔE 2 · #D5B7CC

Valspar

Pleasant Violet 1004-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #D6B7CE

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CFB7C9

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 3.3 · #E3C0CF

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 3.7 · #D7C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.6 · #CDBACB

Behr

Bridal Rose 170E-3

ΔE 4.6 · #DBB6C1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.8 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 5.6 · #CCB7D0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9BACC

#BAD9C7

Analogous

#D6BAD9

#D9BACC

#D9BABD

Triadic

#D9BACC

#CCD9BA

#BACCD9

Split-Complementary

#D9BACC

#BDD9BA

#BAD9D6

Tetradic

#D9BACC

#D9D6BA

#BAD9C7

#BABDD9

Monochromatic

#A15983

#BE89A8

#D9BACC

#F4EBF0

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#D9BACC

#D9C7BA

#BAD9C7

#BACCD9

Compound

#D9BACC

#D9BABD

#BAD9C7

#BAD9D6

Variations

Lighter

#E1C8D6

#E7D7E0

#F0E8ED

Darker

#BE85A6

#924B75

#562B44

Saturation

#CEC5CA

#D9BACC

#ECA7CF

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BACC

#C5C7CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BACC

#C0C0CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9BACC

#D7BEBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Noteworthy 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

#E2B8B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BACC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBDD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#96C0A8

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: #D9BACC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BACC;

CSS Variable

--color-noteworthy: #D9BACC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'noteworthy': '#D9BACC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BACC] text-[#D9BACC]

SCSS

$noteworthy: #D9BACC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BACC?

#D9BACC is Noteworthy, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BACC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Noteworthy?

Noteworthy 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 Noteworthy?

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

Where can I download Noteworthy?

You can download Noteworthy 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 Noteworthy?

The hex code is #D9BACC. In RGB it's 217, 186, 204, and in HSL it's 325°, 29%, 79%.

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