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Clay Pipe

#D9C8B7

RGB 217, 200, 183 · HSL 30°, 31%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 16, 15

Clay Pipe is #D9C8B7 in HEX — rgb(217, 200, 183), hsl(30°, 31%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 16%, 15%).

Clay Pipe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 31%, 78%. 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#D9C8B7

RGB217, 200, 183

HSL30°, 31%, 78%

HSV30°, 16%, 85%

CMYK0, 8, 16, 15

Decimal14272695

CSS RGBrgb(217, 200, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 31%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 0.4 · #D8C7B6

Dulux

Clay Pipe S10D1

ΔE 0.5 · #D9C7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 0.5 · #D9C9B8

Vista Paint

Ivory Ridge C-181

ΔE 0.6 · #D8C8B6

Sherwin-Williams

Lightweight Beige SW6092

ΔE 0.6 · #DAC8B8

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 1 · #DBC8B6

Behr

Loft Light MQ3-9

ΔE 1 · #DAC7B5

Kilz

Almond Bisque LK200

ΔE 1.5 · #DBCCBB

Valspar

New Penny 3001-8B

ΔE 1.6 · #DECAB8

Benjamin Moore

Pinky CSP-340

ΔE 2.1 · #DECDBE

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 3.5 · #D1C9B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3.5 · #DECFB9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.3 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.5 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

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

#D9C8B7

#B6C7D8

Analogous

#D8B6B6

#D9C8B7

#D8D8B6

Triadic

#D9C8B7

#B6D8C7

#C7B6D8

Split-Complementary

#D9C8B7

#B6D8D8

#B6B6D8

Tetradic

#D9C8B7

#B6D8B6

#B6C7D8

#D8B6D8

Monochromatic

#A07A54

#BEA183

#D9C8B7

#F3EDE8

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#D9C8B7

#C7D8B6

#B6C7D8

#C7B6D8

Compound

#D9C8B7

#D8D8B6

#B6C7D8

#B6B6D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D2C4

#E6DDD4

#F0EBE7

Darker

#BE9F80

#936D48

#564029

Saturation

#CCC7C2

#D8C7B6

#ECC7A2

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C8B7

#D2CDB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C8B7

#CBCBB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C8B7

#DAC6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Clay Pipe 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

#E2C3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C8B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC8C9

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.

#92A9C0

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: #D9C8B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C8B7;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-pipe: #D9C8B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-pipe': '#D9C8B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C8B7] text-[#D9C8B7]

SCSS

$clay-pipe: #D9C8B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C8B7?

#D9C8B7 is Clay Pipe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C8B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Pipe?

Clay Pipe 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 Clay Pipe?

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

Where can I download Clay Pipe?

You can download Clay Pipe 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 Clay Pipe?

The hex code is #D9C8B7. In RGB it's 217, 200, 183, and in HSL it's 30°, 31%, 78%.

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