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Studio Clay

#D9CCB8

RGB 217, 204, 184 · HSL 36°, 30%, 79% · CMYK 0, 6, 15, 15

Studio Clay is #D9CCB8 in HEX — rgb(217, 204, 184), hsl(36°, 30%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 15%).

Studio Clay pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 30%, 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#D9CCB8

RGB217, 204, 184

HSL36°, 30%, 79%

HSV36°, 15%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 15, 15

Decimal14273720

CSS RGBrgb(217, 204, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 30%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Timson CW-140

ΔE 1 · #D9CEBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandstone Palette 273

ΔE 1 · #D9CCB6

Behr

Bell Tower MQ3-15

ΔE 1.1 · #D9CDB7

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 1.1 · #DACCBA

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #DACFBB

Sherwin-Williams

Stucco SW7569

ΔE 1.2 · #DCCFBA

PPG

Toasted Almond 1097-3 · 15-26

ΔE 1.3 · #DACFBA

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD0BB

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CBB4

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C7B3

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.8 · #DECFB9

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 1.9 · #D3CAB5

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.4 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D9CCB8

#B9C6DA

Analogous

#DABDB9

#D9CCB8

#D6DAB9

Triadic

#D9CCB8

#B9DACD

#CDB9DA

Split-Complementary

#D9CCB8

#B9D6DA

#BDB9DA

Tetradic

#D9CCB8

#B9DABD

#B9C6DA

#DAB9D6

Monochromatic

#A28457

#BFA988

#D9CCB8

#F4F1EB

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#D9CCB8

#C6DAB9

#B9C6DA

#CDB9DA

Compound

#D9CCB8

#D6DAB9

#B9C6DA

#BDB9DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1D7C7

#E7E1D7

#F0EDE8

Darker

#BFA784

#93764A

#57452A

Saturation

#CECAC5

#DACDB9

#ECD0A7

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CCB8

#D4CFB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CCB8

#CECEBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CCB8

#DAC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Studio Clay 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

#E2C6A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CCB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBC9

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.

#96A7C1

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: #D9CCB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CCB8;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-clay: #D9CCB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-clay': '#D9CCB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CCB8] text-[#D9CCB8]

SCSS

$studio-clay: #D9CCB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CCB8?

#D9CCB8 is Studio Clay, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CCB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio Clay?

Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

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

Where can I download Studio Clay?

You can download Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

The hex code is #D9CCB8. In RGB it's 217, 204, 184, and in HSL it's 36°, 30%, 79%.

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