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Artisan Tea

#DAC2AF

RGB 218, 194, 175 · HSL 27°, 37%, 77% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 15

Artisan Tea is #DAC2AF in HEX — rgb(218, 194, 175), hsl(27°, 37%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 15%).

Artisan Tea pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 37%, 77%. 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#DAC2AF

RGB218, 194, 175

HSL27°, 37%, 77%

HSV27°, 20%, 85%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 15

Decimal14336687

CSS RGBrgb(218, 194, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 37%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Boudoir AF-190

ΔE 0.6 · #DBC3AF

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 1 · #DAC4B1

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #D6BFAB

Kilz

Tanner Trail LC220-01

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC6B4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2 · #DFC2AF

Sherwin-Williams

Playa Arenosa SW9094

ΔE 2 · #DCC7B3

Behr

Sienna Dust PPU3-8

ΔE 2.2 · #DCC4AD

Vista Paint

Heritage Hills K-1021

ΔE 2.4 · #DCC7B1

PPG

Birthday Suit 1071-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E2C7B6

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C3AD

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.2 · #D1BAA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC2AA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.4 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.5 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#DAC2AF

#AFC7DA

Analogous

#DAAFB1

#DAC2AF

#DAD8AF

Triadic

#DAC2AF

#AFDAC2

#C2AFDA

Split-Complementary

#DAC2AF

#AFDAD8

#AFB1DA

Tetradic

#DAC2AF

#B1DAAF

#AFC7DA

#D8AFDA

Monochromatic

#A4734C

#C29B7A

#DAC2AF

#F2EAE3

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#DAC2AF

#C7DAAF

#AFC7DA

#C2AFDA

Compound

#DAC2AF

#DAD8AF

#AFC7DA

#AFB1DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1CEBF

#E7DBD1

#F0EAE5

Darker

#C39977

#986840

#5A3C24

Saturation

#CBC4BE

#DAC2AF

#EDC09C

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC2AF

#CFC9AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC2AF

#C6C6B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC2AF

#DBC0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Artisan Tea 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

#E3BE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC2AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C3C3

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.

#8BAAC3

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: #DAC2AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC2AF;

CSS Variable

--color-artisan-tea: #DAC2AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artisan-tea': '#DAC2AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC2AF] text-[#DAC2AF]

SCSS

$artisan-tea: #DAC2AF;

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#DAC0AA · ΔE 1.9

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#DFC1AB · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC2AF?

#DAC2AF is Artisan Tea, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC2AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artisan Tea?

Artisan Tea 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 Artisan Tea?

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

Where can I download Artisan Tea?

You can download Artisan Tea 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 Artisan Tea?

The hex code is #DAC2AF. In RGB it's 218, 194, 175, and in HSL it's 27°, 37%, 77%.

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