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Buff It

#D9CFBE

RGB 217, 207, 190 · HSL 38°, 26%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 15

Buff It is #D9CFBE in HEX — rgb(217, 207, 190), hsl(38°, 26%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 15%).

Buff It pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 26%, 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#D9CFBE

RGB217, 207, 190

HSL38°, 26%, 80%

HSV38°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 15

Decimal14274494

CSS RGBrgb(217, 207, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 26%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crushed Silk 1024-3

ΔE 0.4 · #D8CFBE

Sherwin-Williams

Grecian Ivory SW7541

ΔE 0.4 · #D8CFBE

Dulux

Grand Piano S15C1

ΔE 0.6 · #D8CFBD

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD0C0

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 982

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CFC0

Vista Paint

Plymouth Beige C-1419

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CEBF

Behr

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD1C0

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 1.3 · #D6CFBF

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.4 · #D9D2C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Plymouth Beige historic-plymouth-beige

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD3C2

Kilz

Oatmeal LK230

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D1C0

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 2.2 · #D7CFBA

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3.5 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

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

#D9CFBE

#BFC8D9

Analogous

#D9C2BF

#D9CFBE

#D6D9BF

Triadic

#D9CFBE

#BFD9D0

#D0BFD9

Split-Complementary

#D9CFBE

#BFD6D9

#C2BFD9

Tetradic

#D9CFBE

#BFD9C2

#BFC8D9

#D9BFD6

Monochromatic

#A1885E

#BDAC8F

#D9CFBE

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#D9CFBE

#C8D9BF

#BFC8D9

#D0BFD9

Compound

#D9CFBE

#D6D9BF

#BFC8D9

#C2BFD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D9CC

#E7E2DA

#F0EEEA

Darker

#BCAA8A

#907950

#55462E

Saturation

#D0CDC8

#D9D0BF

#ECD5AC

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

13.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CFBE

#D6D1BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CFBE

#D1D1C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CFBE

#DACDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buff It 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

#E2C8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CFBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCDCE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#99A8C2

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: #D9CFBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CFBE;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-it: #D9CFBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-it': '#D9CFBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CFBE] text-[#D9CFBE]

SCSS

$buff-it: #D9CFBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CFBE?

#D9CFBE is Buff It, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CFBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff It?

Buff It 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 Buff It?

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

Where can I download Buff It?

You can download Buff It 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 Buff It?

The hex code is #D9CFBE. In RGB it's 217, 207, 190, and in HSL it's 38°, 26%, 80%.

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