PINKS

Pink Tint

#D9C8BA

RGB 217, 200, 186 · HSL 27°, 29%, 79% · CMYK 0, 8, 14, 15

Pink Tint is #D9C8BA in HEX — rgb(217, 200, 186), hsl(27°, 29%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 14%, 15%).

Pink Tint pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 29%, 79%. 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#D9C8BA

RGB217, 200, 186

HSL27°, 29%, 79%

HSV27°, 14%, 85%

CMYK0, 8, 14, 15

Decimal14272698

CSS RGBrgb(217, 200, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 29%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Simplify Beige SW6085

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C7B9

Vista Paint

Walnut Cream K-1197

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C6B7

Dulux

Chintz S10C1

ΔE 1.6 · #D4C6B9

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 1.6 · #D8C7B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.6 · #D9C9B8

PPG

Bermuda Sand 1074-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DACBBF

Benjamin Moore

Pinky CSP-340

ΔE 1.8 · #DECDBE

Behr

Suede Beige MQ3-38

ΔE 2 · #D7C3B5

Kilz

Almond Bisque LK200

ΔE 2.1 · #DBCCBB

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 2.3 · #D5C8BD

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.8 · #DECDC3

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 4 · #CCBFB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 6.1 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 7.2 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D9C8BA

#BACBD9

Analogous

#D9BABB

#D9C8BA

#D9D7BA

Triadic

#D9C8BA

#BAD9C8

#C8BAD9

Split-Complementary

#D9C8BA

#BAD9D7

#BABBD9

Tetradic

#D9C8BA

#BBD9BA

#BACBD9

#D7BAD9

Monochromatic

#A17959

#BEA189

#D9C8BA

#F4EFEB

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#D9C8BA

#CBD9BA

#BACBD9

#C8BAD9

Compound

#D9C8BA

#D9D7BA

#BACBD9

#BABBD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D3C8

#E7DED7

#F0ECE8

Darker

#BE9E85

#926B4B

#563E2B

Saturation

#CEC9C5

#D9C8BA

#ECC6A7

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

12.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C8BA

#D1CDBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C8BA

#CBCBBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C8BA

#D9C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Tint 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

#E2C3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C8BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC8CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#96ADC0

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: #D9C8BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C8BA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-tint: #D9C8BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-tint': '#D9C8BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C8BA] text-[#D9C8BA]

SCSS

$pink-tint: #D9C8BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C8BA?

#D9C8BA is Pink Tint, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9C8BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Tint?

Pink Tint 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 Pink Tint?

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

Where can I download Pink Tint?

You can download Pink Tint 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 Pink Tint?

The hex code is #D9C8BA. In RGB it's 217, 200, 186, and in HSL it's 27°, 29%, 79%.

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