PINKS

Pacific Shoreline

#D9BDAD

RGB 217, 189, 173 · HSL 22°, 37%, 76% · CMYK 0, 13, 20, 15

Pacific Shoreline is #D9BDAD in HEX — rgb(217, 189, 173), hsl(22°, 37%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 20%, 15%).

Pacific Shoreline pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 37%, 76%. 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#D9BDAD

RGB217, 189, 173

HSL22°, 37%, 76%

HSV22°, 20%, 85%

CMYK0, 13, 20, 15

Decimal14269869

CSS RGBrgb(217, 189, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 37%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pacific Shoreline 2006-8B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mochachino AC-13

ΔE 0.5 · #D9BEAE

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 1.4 · #D6BCAA

Behr

Elusive Dawn MQ2-36

ΔE 2.2 · #D3BBA9

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.4 · #DFC2AF

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 2.6 · #D8B8A6

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2.8 · #DBBBA7

Vista Paint

Cave Painting C-146

ΔE 2.8 · #D1B9AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 2.8 · #D3BAAE

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3 · #D9C2B5

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 3.2 · #DDC3B7

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.5 · #DCB8A8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.7 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 9.4 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

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

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

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Analogous

#D8ABB1

#D9BDAD

#D8D2AB

Triadic

#D9BDAD

#ABD8BC

#BCABD8

Split-Complementary

#D9BDAD

#ABD8D2

#ABB1D8

Tetradic

#D9BDAD

#B1D8AB

#ABC8D8

#D2ABD8

Monochromatic

#A16A4A

#C09277

#D9BDAD

#F1E6E0

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#D9BDAD

#C8D8AB

#ABC8D8

#BCABD8

Compound

#D9BDAD

#D8D2AB

#ABC8D8

#ABB1D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0C9BC

#E6D7CF

#EFE8E4

Darker

#C29174

#965F3F

#583724

Saturation

#C9C0BB

#D8BCAB

#ECB798

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

11.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BDAD

#CCC6AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BDAD

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pacific Shoreline 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

#E2BA9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BDAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBFC1

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.

#88ACC1

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: #D9BDAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BDAD;

CSS Variable

--color-pacific-shoreline: #D9BDAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pacific-shoreline': '#D9BDAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BDAD] text-[#D9BDAD]

SCSS

$pacific-shoreline: #D9BDAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BDAD?

#D9BDAD is Pacific Shoreline, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BDAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pacific Shoreline?

Pacific Shoreline 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 Pacific Shoreline?

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

Where can I download Pacific Shoreline?

You can download Pacific Shoreline 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 Pacific Shoreline?

The hex code is #D9BDAD. In RGB it's 217, 189, 173, and in HSL it's 22°, 37%, 76%.

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