PINKS

Instant

#D9CEC7

RGB 217, 206, 199 · HSL 23°, 19%, 82% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 15

Instant is #D9CEC7 in HEX — rgb(217, 206, 199), hsl(23°, 19%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 15%).

Instant pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 23°, 19%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D9CEC7

RGB217, 206, 199

HSL23°, 19%, 82%

HSV23°, 8%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 15

Decimal14274247

CSS RGBrgb(217, 206, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 19%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Instant S09B1

ΔE 0.7 · #D9CDC7

PPG

River Rock 18-02

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CDC4

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2107-60

ΔE 1.1 · #D9D0C8

Behr

Vision Of Light MQ3-7

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD1CA

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 1.7 · #D9CDC3

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 1.9 · #DBCCC7

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 2.1 · #DCD3CE

Valspar

Warm Fog 1002-10C

ΔE 2.1 · #DED4CC

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 2.2 · #D6D0CB

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C8C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 2.5 · #DBD2C7

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.8 · #DECDC3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.5 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 6.1 · #DDDDD5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D9CEC7

#C8D3DA

Analogous

#DAC8CA

#D9CEC7

#DAD8C8

Triadic

#D9CEC7

#C8DACF

#CFC8DA

Split-Complementary

#D9CEC7

#C8DAD8

#C8CADA

Tetradic

#D9CEC7

#CADAC8

#C8D3DA

#D8C8DA

Monochromatic

#9C7F6D

#BBA79B

#D9CEC7

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#D9CEC7

#D3DAC8

#C8D3DA

#CFC8DA

Compound

#D9CEC7

#DAD8C8

#C8D3DA

#C8CADA

Variations

Lighter

#E1D9D3

#E8E2DF

#F1EEED

Darker

#B9A396

#8B6D5B

#524034

Saturation

#D4D0CE

#DACFC8

#ECCBB6

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CEC7

#D4D1C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CEC7

#D0D0C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CEC7

#D9CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Instant 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

#E2C7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CEC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCCD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9EB6C5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D9CEC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CEC7;

CSS Variable

--color-instant: #D9CEC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'instant': '#D9CEC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CEC7] text-[#D9CEC7]

SCSS

$instant: #D9CEC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CEC7?

#D9CEC7 is Instant, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CEC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Instant?

Instant 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 Instant?

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

Where can I download Instant?

You can download Instant 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 Instant?

The hex code is #D9CEC7. In RGB it's 217, 206, 199, and in HSL it's 23°, 19%, 82%.

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