PINKS

Male

#D9CDC1

RGB 217, 205, 193 · HSL 30°, 24%, 80% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 15

Male is #D9CDC1 in HEX — rgb(217, 205, 193), hsl(30°, 24%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 15%).

Male pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 24%, 80%. 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#D9CDC1

RGB217, 205, 193

HSL30°, 24%, 80%

HSV30°, 11%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 15

Decimal14273985

CSS RGBrgb(217, 205, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 24%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Male S12C1

Exact match

PPG

In The Buff 1019-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D6CBBF

Benjamin Moore

Rocking CSP-400

ΔE 1.1 · #D6CCBF

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 1.1 · #D9CDC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Awakening 560

ΔE 1.3 · #D5CBBE

Behr

Granite Dust MQ3-6

ΔE 1.3 · #D6CBC1

Vista Paint

Olympic Circle K-1182

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD1C5

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CFC1

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C8BD

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.2 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 2.2 · #DAD2C7

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 3.3 · #DFD6CB

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 5.4 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D9CDC1

#C0CCD8

Analogous

#D8C0C0

#D9CDC1

#D8D8C0

Triadic

#D9CDC1

#C0D8CC

#CCC0D8

Split-Complementary

#D9CDC1

#C0D8D8

#C0C0D8

Tetradic

#D9CDC1

#C0D8C0

#C0CCD8

#D8C0D8

Monochromatic

#9E8061

#BBA690

#D9CDC1

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#D9CDC1

#CCD8C0

#C0CCD8

#CCC0D8

Compound

#D9CDC1

#D8D8C0

#C0CCD8

#C0C0D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D6CC

#E7E0DA

#F0EDEA

Darker

#BAA38C

#8E7053

#53412F

Saturation

#D0CCC8

#D8CCC0

#ECCCAC

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CDC1

#D4D0C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CDC1

#CFCFC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CDC1

#DACBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Male 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

#E2C6AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CDC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#99ADC2

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: #D9CDC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CDC1;

CSS Variable

--color-male: #D9CDC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'male': '#D9CDC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CDC1] text-[#D9CDC1]

SCSS

$male: #D9CDC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CDC1?

#D9CDC1 is Male, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CDC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Male?

Male 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 Male?

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

Where can I download Male?

You can download Male 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 Male?

The hex code is #D9CDC1. In RGB it's 217, 205, 193, and in HSL it's 30°, 24%, 80%.

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