PINKS

Blanc

#D9D0C2

RGB 217, 208, 194 · HSL 37°, 23%, 81% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 15

Blanc is #D9D0C2 in HEX — rgb(217, 208, 194), hsl(37°, 23%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 15%).

Blanc pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 23%, 81%. 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#D9D0C2

RGB217, 208, 194

HSL37°, 23%, 81%

HSV37°, 11%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 15

Decimal14274754

CSS RGBrgb(217, 208, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 23%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Desert Palm K-950

ΔE 0.4 · #D8D0C2

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 0.4 · #D8CFC1

PPG

Cool Concrete 1023-2

ΔE 0.5 · #D9D0C1

Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-9

ΔE 0.6 · #D7CFC1

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 982

ΔE 0.7 · #D8CFC0

Dulux

Sandy Day S14C1

ΔE 0.9 · #D7CEC1

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

ΔE 1 · #DCD2C3

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Harrow Gate 230

ΔE 1.6 · #DBD4C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.7 · #D7D2C5

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD2C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4.1 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.9 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#D9D0C2

#C3CCDA

Analogous

#DAC6C3

#D9D0C2

#D7DAC3

Triadic

#D9D0C2

#C3DAD1

#D1C3DA

Split-Complementary

#D9D0C2

#C3D7DA

#C6C3DA

Tetradic

#D9D0C2

#C3DAC6

#C3CCDA

#DAC3D7

Monochromatic

#9F8965

#BCAD94

#D9D0C2

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D9D0C2

#CCDAC3

#C3CCDA

#D1C3DA

Compound

#D9D0C2

#D7DAC3

#C3CCDA

#C6C3DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1DACF

#E8E3DC

#F1EFEB

Darker

#BBAA90

#8E7855

#544631

Saturation

#D2CFCB

#DAD1C3

#ECD6B1

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D0C2

#D6D2C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D0C2

#D2D2C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D0C2

#DACED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Blanc 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

#E2C9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D0C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCED1

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.

#9CABC3

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: #D9D0C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D0C2;

CSS Variable

--color-blanc: #D9D0C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blanc': '#D9D0C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D0C2] text-[#D9D0C2]

SCSS

$blanc: #D9D0C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D0C2?

#D9D0C2 is Blanc, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D0C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blanc?

Blanc 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 Blanc?

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

Where can I download Blanc?

You can download Blanc 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 Blanc?

The hex code is #D9D0C2. In RGB it's 217, 208, 194, and in HSL it's 37°, 23%, 81%.

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