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Smoked Oyster

#D9D2CD

RGB 217, 210, 205 · HSL 25°, 14%, 83% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 15

Smoked Oyster is #D9D2CD in HEX — rgb(217, 210, 205), hsl(25°, 14%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 15%).

Smoked Oyster pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 14%, 83%. 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#D9D2CD

RGB217, 210, 205

HSL25°, 14%, 83%

HSV25°, 6%, 85%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 15

Decimal14275277

CSS RGBrgb(217, 210, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 14%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD3CE

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 0.9 · #D6D0CB

Benjamin Moore

Lilac CSP-490

ΔE 1.1 · #D7D3CE

Dulux

Taupe White Half S10A1H

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D0CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D2CE

Vista Paint

Santo C-537

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D3CC

Behr

Dove HDC-MD-21

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD5CE

PPG

Steel Me 1018-1

ΔE 1.6 · #DDD5CE

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D3CC

Valspar

Warm Fog 1002-10C

ΔE 2.1 · #DED4CC

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CFCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.1 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.5 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.7 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D9D2CD

#CED5DA

Analogous

#DACECF

#D9D2CD

#DAD9CE

Triadic

#D9D2CD

#CEDAD3

#D3CEDA

Split-Complementary

#D9D2CD

#CEDAD9

#CECFDA

Tetradic

#D9D2CD

#CFDACE

#CED5DA

#D9CEDA

Monochromatic

#988476

#B9ABA2

#D9D2CD

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#D9D2CD

#D5DACE

#CED5DA

#D3CEDA

Compound

#D9D2CD

#DAD9CE

#CED5DA

#CECFDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1DCD7

#E8E4E2

#F1F0EE

Darker

#B6A79D

#867162

#4F4239

Saturation

#D5D3D2

#DAD3CE

#ECD0BB

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D2CD

#D6D4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D2CD

#D3D3CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D2CD

#D9D1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Smoked Oyster 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

#E2CAB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D2CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCFD9

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A1B7C7

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: #D9D2CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D2CD;

CSS Variable

--color-smoked-oyster: #D9D2CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoked-oyster': '#D9D2CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D2CD] text-[#D9D2CD]

SCSS

$smoked-oyster: #D9D2CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D2CD?

#D9D2CD is Smoked Oyster, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9D2CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoked Oyster?

Smoked Oyster 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 Smoked Oyster?

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

Where can I download Smoked Oyster?

You can download Smoked Oyster 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 Smoked Oyster?

The hex code is #D9D2CD. In RGB it's 217, 210, 205, and in HSL it's 25°, 14%, 83%.

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