PINKS

Groundhog

#D9BBA6

RGB 217, 187, 166 · HSL 25°, 40%, 75% · CMYK 0, 14, 24, 15

Groundhog is #D9BBA6 in HEX — rgb(217, 187, 166), hsl(25°, 40%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 15%).

Groundhog pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 40%, 75%. 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#D9BBA6

RGB217, 187, 166

HSL25°, 40%, 75%

HSV25°, 24%, 85%

CMYK0, 14, 24, 15

Decimal14269350

CSS RGBrgb(217, 187, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 40%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Groundhog 1166

Exact match

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 0.9 · #DBBBA7

Valspar

Mesa Sand 2004-8B

ΔE 1 · #DCBDA7

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 1.9 · #D7BDA6

Vista Paint

Big on Beige K-1053

ΔE 2.3 · #DDC0A8

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E0BFA8

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 2.4 · #D6BCAA

Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D5BDA7

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC2AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC2AA

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3 · #D1BAA5

Dunn-Edwards

Kraft Paper DE6109

ΔE 3.2 · #D5B59C

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.3 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 10.1 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D9BBA6

#A6C3D9

Analogous

#D9A6AA

#D9BBA6

#D9D4A6

Triadic

#D9BBA6

#A6D9BB

#BBA6D9

Split-Complementary

#D9BBA6

#A6D9D4

#A6AAD9

Tetradic

#D9BBA6

#AAD9A6

#A6C3D9

#D4A6D9

Monochromatic

#A16B45

#C29270

#D9BBA6

#F0E4DB

#F7F1ED

Rectangle

#D9BBA6

#C3D9A6

#A6C3D9

#BBA6D9

Compound

#D9BBA6

#D9D4A6

#A6C3D9

#A6AAD9

Variations

Lighter

#E0C9B8

#E6D7CC

#EFE8E2

Darker

#C4926E

#97613B

#593921

Saturation

#C7BEB8

#D9BBA6

#ECB893

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BBA6

#CBC4A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BBA6

#C1C1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9BBA6

#D9B9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Groundhog 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

#E2B998

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BBA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBEBC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#83A8C2

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #D9BBA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BBA6;

CSS Variable

--color-groundhog: #D9BBA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'groundhog': '#D9BBA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BBA6] text-[#D9BBA6]

SCSS

$groundhog: #D9BBA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BBA6?

#D9BBA6 is Groundhog, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BBA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Groundhog?

Groundhog 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 Groundhog?

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

Where can I download Groundhog?

You can download Groundhog 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 Groundhog?

The hex code is #D9BBA6. In RGB it's 217, 187, 166, and in HSL it's 25°, 40%, 75%.

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