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Grand Soiree

#D9C2A8

RGB 217, 194, 168 · HSL 32°, 39%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 23, 15

Grand Soiree is #D9C2A8 in HEX — rgb(217, 194, 168), hsl(32°, 39%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 15%).

Grand Soiree pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 39%, 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#D9C2A8

RGB217, 194, 168

HSL32°, 39%, 75%

HSV32°, 23%, 85%

CMYK0, 11, 23, 15

Decimal14271144

CSS RGBrgb(217, 194, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 39%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Country Linens HDC-CT-06

ΔE 0.8 · #D8C3A9

Dunn-Edwards

Apache Tan DEC746

ΔE 1.2 · #D5BFA5

Sherwin-Williams

Colony Buff SW7723

ΔE 1.5 · #DDC6AB

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.6 · #D8C4A8

Benjamin Moore

Adobe 1128 · AC-7

ΔE 1.6 · #D9C5AC

Vista Paint

Tailor's Buff C-1353

ΔE 1.6 · #DDC2A8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2 · #D9C6AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 2.1 · #DDC1A6

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DEC8AE

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 2.3 · #E0C6AE

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 2.7 · #D1BBA2

PPG

Gaia 14-18

ΔE 3.1 · #D3BC9E

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.6 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.6 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

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

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

#D9C2A8

#A6BED8

Analogous

#D8A8A6

#D9C2A8

#D6D8A6

Triadic

#D9C2A8

#A6D8C1

#C1A6D8

Split-Complementary

#D9C2A8

#A6D6D8

#A8A6D8

Tetradic

#D9C2A8

#A6D8A8

#A6BED8

#D8A6D6

Monochromatic

#A07646

#C19C71

#D9C2A8

#EFE6DC

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D9C2A8

#BED8A6

#A6BED8

#C1A6D8

Compound

#D9C2A8

#D6D8A6

#A6BED8

#A8A6D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0CDB8

#E5DACC

#EFE9E3

Darker

#C39C6F

#966C3C

#593F22

Saturation

#C7C0B8

#D8C1A6

#ECC293

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C2A8

#D0C8A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C2A8

#C6C6AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C2A8

#DABFC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grand Soiree 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

#E2BE99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C2A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC3BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#84A1C1

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: #D9C2A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C2A8;

CSS Variable

--color-grand-soiree: #D9C2A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grand-soiree': '#D9C2A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C2A8] text-[#D9C2A8]

SCSS

$grand-soiree: #D9C2A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C2A8?

#D9C2A8 is Grand Soiree, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C2A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grand Soiree?

Grand Soiree 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 Grand Soiree?

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

Where can I download Grand Soiree?

You can download Grand Soiree 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 Grand Soiree?

The hex code is #D9C2A8. In RGB it's 217, 194, 168, and in HSL it's 32°, 39%, 75%.

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