PINKS

Hanover

#DAC5B1

RGB 218, 197, 177 · HSL 29°, 36%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 19, 15

Hanover is #DAC5B1 in HEX — rgb(218, 197, 177), hsl(29°, 36%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 19%, 15%).

Hanover pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 36%, 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#DAC5B1

RGB218, 197, 177

HSL29°, 36%, 77%

HSV29°, 19%, 85%

CMYK0, 10, 19, 15

Decimal14337457

CSS RGBrgb(218, 197, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 36%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 0.7 · #DAC4B1

Sherwin-Williams

Playa Arenosa SW9094

ΔE 0.7 · #DCC7B3

Benjamin Moore

King 1081

ΔE 0.9 · #D8C3AE

Vista Paint

Heritage Hills K-1021

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC7B1

Kilz

Tanner Trail LC220-01

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC6B4

Behr

Wild Porcini 250E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D6C4B0

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DBC8B6

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 1.7 · #D6C2AC

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C3AD

Valspar

New Penny 3001-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #DECAB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 2.8 · #D9C9B8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.7 · #D9C6AB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 6.3 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.7 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#DAC5B1

#AFC5D9

Analogous

#D9AFB0

#DAC5B1

#D9D9AF

Triadic

#DAC5B1

#AFD9C4

#C4AFD9

Split-Complementary

#DAC5B1

#AFD9D9

#AFB0D9

Tetradic

#DAC5B1

#B0D9AF

#AFC5D9

#D9AFD9

Monochromatic

#A3764D

#C19D7B

#DAC5B1

#F2EAE3

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#DAC5B1

#C5D9AF

#AFC5D9

#C4AFD9

Compound

#DAC5B1

#D9D9AF

#AFC5D9

#AFB0D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D0BF

#E7DBD1

#F0EAE5

Darker

#C29C78

#976B41

#593E25

Saturation

#CBC4BE

#D9C4AF

#ECC39C

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

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC5B1

#D1CBB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC5B1

#C9C9B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC5B1

#DBC2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hanover 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

#E3C0A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C5C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8CA8C2

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: #DAC5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-hanover: #DAC5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hanover': '#DAC5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC5B1] text-[#DAC5B1]

SCSS

$hanover: #DAC5B1;

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#E0C8B6 · ΔE 2.1

Havana Tan

#DFCCB6 · ΔE 2.6

Cocoa Sand

#DAC5AC · ΔE 2.6

Adobe Beige

#D8C4AB · ΔE 2.7

Burlap

#DAC0AA · ΔE 2.8

Chocolate Mousse

#D1C0AF · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC5B1?

#DAC5B1 is Hanover, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC5B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hanover?

Hanover 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 Hanover?

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

Where can I download Hanover?

You can download Hanover 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 Hanover?

The hex code is #DAC5B1. In RGB it's 218, 197, 177, and in HSL it's 29°, 36%, 77%.

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