PINKS

Ciao

#DAB4A7

RGB 218, 180, 167 · HSL 15°, 41%, 75% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 15

Ciao is #DAB4A7 in HEX — rgb(218, 180, 167), hsl(15°, 41%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 15%).

Ciao pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 15°, 41%, 75%. 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#DAB4A7

RGB218, 180, 167

HSL15°, 41%, 75%

HSV15°, 23%, 85%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 15

Decimal14333095

CSS RGBrgb(218, 180, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 41%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ciao 1187

Exact match

PPG

Sandpaper 1062-4

ΔE 1.2 · #D7B1A5

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 1.9 · #DDB5A5

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 2.1 · #DCB8A8

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 2.4 · #DAB8A8

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.5 · #E2BAAE

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #DFB8A7

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 2.9 · #E2BCAE

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 3 · #E2B6A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 3.7 · #DCAF9F

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 4 · #E2BEB4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.2 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.5 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 14 · #BDB091

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DAB4A7

#A5CCD9

Analogous

#D9A5B2

#DAB4A7

#D9CCA5

Triadic

#DAB4A7

#A5D9B2

#B2A5D9

Split-Complementary

#DAB4A7

#A5D9CC

#A5B2D9

Tetradic

#DAB4A7

#B2D9A5

#A5CCD9

#CCA5D9

Monochromatic

#A25B44

#C3846F

#DAB4A7

#F0E0DB

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#DAB4A7

#CCD9A5

#A5CCD9

#B2A5D9

Compound

#DAB4A7

#D9CCA5

#A5CCD9

#A5B2D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C2B7

#E6D2CB

#EFE5E2

Darker

#C5836D

#99513A

#5A2F20

Saturation

#C7BBB7

#D9B2A5

#ECA992

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB4A7

#C7C1A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB4A7

#BBBBA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB4A7

#DAB3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ciao 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

#E3B498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB4A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B9BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#82B3C3

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #DAB4A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB4A7;

CSS Variable

--color-ciao: #DAB4A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ciao': '#DAB4A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB4A7] text-[#DAB4A7]

SCSS

$ciao: #DAB4A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB4A7?

#DAB4A7 is Ciao, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB4A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ciao?

Ciao 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 Ciao?

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

Where can I download Ciao?

You can download Ciao 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 Ciao?

The hex code is #DAB4A7. In RGB it's 218, 180, 167, and in HSL it's 15°, 41%, 75%.

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