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Buckram Binding

#D9C3A6

RGB 217, 195, 166 · HSL 34°, 40%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 24, 15

Buckram Binding is #D9C3A6 in HEX — rgb(217, 195, 166), hsl(34°, 40%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 15%).

Buckram Binding pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 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#D9C3A6

RGB217, 195, 166

HSL34°, 40%, 75%

HSV34°, 24%, 85%

CMYK0, 10, 24, 15

Decimal14271398

CSS RGBrgb(217, 195, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 40%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Buckram Binding SW0036

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1 · #D8C4A8

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Latte DE6143

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C0A4

Behr

Almond Butter MQ2-23

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C3A6

Benjamin Moore

Arizona 2162-50

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC4A5

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #DDC8AB

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.9 · #D9C6AB

Dulux

Land Light S13E2

ΔE 2 · #DFC8AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Country 279

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C5A9

Vista Paint

Candle Light C-167

ΔE 2.2 · #DBC0A4

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E1C6A8

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BBA2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.1 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D9C3A6

#A6BCD9

Analogous

#D9A9A6

#D9C3A6

#D5D9A6

Triadic

#D9C3A6

#A6D9C3

#C3A6D9

Split-Complementary

#D9C3A6

#A6D5D9

#A9A6D9

Tetradic

#D9C3A6

#A6D9A9

#A6BCD9

#D9A6D5

Monochromatic

#A17945

#C29E70

#D9C3A6

#F0E7DB

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D9C3A6

#BCD9A6

#A6BCD9

#C3A6D9

Compound

#D9C3A6

#D5D9A6

#A6BCD9

#A9A6D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0CFB8

#E6DACC

#EFEAE2

Darker

#C49F6E

#976F3B

#594121

Saturation

#C7C0B8

#D9C3A6

#ECC593

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

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C3A6

#D0C9A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C3A6

#C7C7AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C3A6

#DABFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buckram Binding 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

#E2BF98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C3A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC4BC

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.

#839EC2

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: #D9C3A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C3A6;

CSS Variable

--color-buckram-binding: #D9C3A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buckram-binding': '#D9C3A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C3A6] text-[#D9C3A6]

SCSS

$buckram-binding: #D9C3A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C3A6?

#D9C3A6 is Buckram Binding, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C3A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buckram Binding?

Buckram Binding 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 Buckram Binding?

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

Where can I download Buckram Binding?

You can download Buckram Binding 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 Buckram Binding?

The hex code is #D9C3A6. In RGB it's 217, 195, 166, and in HSL it's 34°, 40%, 75%.

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