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Gardenia

#D9C7AB

RGB 217, 199, 171 · HSL 37°, 38%, 76% · CMYK 0, 8, 21, 15

Gardenia is #D9C7AB in HEX — rgb(217, 199, 171), hsl(37°, 38%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 21%, 15%).

Gardenia pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 38%, 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#D9C7AB

RGB217, 199, 171

HSL37°, 38%, 76%

HSV37°, 21%, 85%

CMYK0, 8, 21, 15

Decimal14272427

CSS RGBrgb(217, 199, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 38%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gardenia 3005-10B

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 0.7 · #D9C6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Country 279

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C5A9

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C4A8

Benjamin Moore

Putnam HC-39

ΔE 1.4 · #DBCAAC

Behr

Almond Butter MQ2-23

ΔE 1.6 · #D6C3A6

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC7AD

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.7 · #D8C8A9

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.8 · #DECCAF

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D8CBAD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 4.4 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.7 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D9C7AB

#ABBCD9

Analogous

#D9B0AB

#D9C7AB

#D4D9AB

Triadic

#D9C7AB

#ABD9C7

#C7ABD9

Split-Complementary

#D9C7AB

#ABD4D9

#B0ABD9

Tetradic

#D9C7AB

#ABD9B0

#ABBCD9

#D9ABD4

Monochromatic

#A28049

#C1A476

#D9C7AB

#F1EADF

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#D9C7AB

#BCD9AB

#ABBCD9

#C7ABD9

Compound

#D9C7AB

#D4D9AB

#ABBCD9

#B0ABD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D2BB

#E6DDCE

#EFEBE4

Darker

#C3A473

#97753E

#594423

Saturation

#C9C3BB

#D9C7AB

#ECCC98

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C7AB

#D3CBAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C7AB

#CACAAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C7AB

#DAC3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gardenia 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

#E2C29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C7AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC7C0

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.

#889EC2

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: #D9C7AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C7AB;

CSS Variable

--color-gardenia: #D9C7AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gardenia': '#D9C7AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C7AB] text-[#D9C7AB]

SCSS

$gardenia: #D9C7AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C7AB?

#D9C7AB is Gardenia, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C7AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gardenia?

Gardenia 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 Gardenia?

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

Where can I download Gardenia?

You can download Gardenia 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 Gardenia?

The hex code is #D9C7AB. In RGB it's 217, 199, 171, and in HSL it's 37°, 38%, 76%.

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