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Pale Petals

#D9BFCE

RGB 217, 191, 206 · HSL 325°, 25%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 5, 15

Pale Petals is #D9BFCE in HEX — rgb(217, 191, 206), hsl(325°, 25%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 5%, 15%).

Pale Petals pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 25%, 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#D9BFCE

RGB217, 191, 206

HSL325°, 25%, 80%

HSV325°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 5, 15

Decimal14270414

CSS RGBrgb(217, 191, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 25%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 1.1 · #D7C0CF

Vista Paint

Pink Peace K-749

ΔE 1.7 · #D7BFCB

Dulux

Elusive Mauve S47E1

ΔE 1.8 · #DDC4D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Etcetera 1203

ΔE 2.7 · #E1C6D4

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #D0BBC8

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 3.5 · #CFB7C9

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 3.6 · #E3C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 3.7 · #CDBACB

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

ΔE 4.3 · #CFC0D1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.8 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 5.6 · #CFC0D6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.2 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.4 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 12.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D9BFCE

#BFD9CA

Analogous

#D7BFD9

#D9BFCE

#D9BFC1

Triadic

#D9BFCE

#CED9BF

#BFCED9

Split-Complementary

#D9BFCE

#C1D9BF

#BFD9D7

Tetradic

#D9BFCE

#D9D7BF

#BFD9CA

#BFC1D9

Monochromatic

#9F6085

#BC8FA9

#D9BFCE

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#D9BFCE

#D9CABF

#BFD9CA

#BFCED9

Compound

#D9BFCE

#D9BFC1

#BFD9CA

#BFD9D7

Variations

Lighter

#E0CCD8

#E7DAE1

#F0EAEE

Darker

#BB8BA7

#8F5175

#542F44

Saturation

#D0C8CD

#D9BFCE

#ECACD1

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9BFCE

#C9CACE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9BFCE

#C4C4CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9BFCE

#D7C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Petals 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

#E2BCB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9BFCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC1DA

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.

#99C2AA

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: #D9BFCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9BFCE;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-petals: #D9BFCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-petals': '#D9BFCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9BFCE] text-[#D9BFCE]

SCSS

$pale-petals: #D9BFCE;

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#CDBFD1 · ΔE 4.8

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#D4C7D6 · ΔE 5.2

Pale Iris

#E3CCE0 · ΔE 5.4

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#ECCBDA · ΔE 5.5

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#E9CDD6 · ΔE 6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9BFCE?

#D9BFCE is Pale Petals, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9BFCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Petals?

Pale Petals 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 Pale Petals?

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

Where can I download Pale Petals?

You can download Pale Petals 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 Pale Petals?

The hex code is #D9BFCE. In RGB it's 217, 191, 206, and in HSL it's 325°, 25%, 80%.

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