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Lavender Blush

#DAC3C2

RGB 218, 195, 194 · HSL 2°, 24%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 11, 15

Lavender Blush is #DAC3C2 in HEX — rgb(218, 195, 194), hsl(2°, 24%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 15%).

Lavender Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 24%, 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#DAC3C2

RGB218, 195, 194

HSL2°, 24%, 81%

HSV2°, 11%, 85%

CMYK0, 11, 11, 15

Decimal14336962

CSS RGBrgb(218, 195, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 24%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Blush S03D1

Exact match

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 0.9 · #D8C1BF

Valspar

Embroidery Rose 1005-8B

ΔE 1.1 · #DDC6C5

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2103-60

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC4C1

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 2 · #D6C2BE

PPG

Just Gorgeous 1047-3

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C4C1

Vista Paint

Chambord Charm K-1133

ΔE 2.3 · #D9BEBC

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 2.4 · #DDC9C6

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 3.2 · #E4CBCB

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Plum 97

ΔE 3.7 · #E1C2C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.1 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.5 · #CDC0BC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.5 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DAC3C2

#C3D9DA

Analogous

#DAC3CE

#DAC3C2

#DACFC3

Triadic

#DAC3C2

#C3DAC4

#C4C3DA

Split-Complementary

#DAC3C2

#C3DACF

#C3CEDA

Tetradic

#DAC3C2

#CEDAC3

#C3D9DA

#CFC3DA

Monochromatic

#A06664

#BD9593

#DAC3C2

#F5EFEF

Rectangle

#DAC3C2

#D9DAC3

#C3D9DA

#C4C3DA

Compound

#DAC3C2

#DACFC3

#C3D9DA

#C3CEDA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D0CF

#E8DCDC

#F1EBEB

Darker

#BC908F

#905654

#543130

Saturation

#D2CBCB

#DAC4C3

#EDB3B1

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC3C2

#CDCBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC3C2

#C7C7C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC3C2

#D9C3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lavender Blush 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

#E3BFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC3C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C4D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#9CC2C3

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: #DAC3C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC3C2;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-blush: #DAC3C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-blush': '#DAC3C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC3C2] text-[#DAC3C2]

SCSS

$lavender-blush: #DAC3C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC3C2?

#DAC3C2 is Lavender Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC3C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Blush?

Lavender Blush 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 Lavender Blush?

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

Where can I download Lavender Blush?

You can download Lavender Blush 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 Lavender Blush?

The hex code is #DAC3C2. In RGB it's 218, 195, 194, and in HSL it's 2°, 24%, 81%.

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