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Fairview Taupe

#DAC7C4

RGB 218, 199, 196 · HSL 8°, 23%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 10, 15

Fairview Taupe is #DAC7C4 in HEX — rgb(218, 199, 196), hsl(8°, 23%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 10%, 15%).

Fairview Taupe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 8°, 23%, 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#DAC7C4

RGB218, 199, 196

HSL8°, 23%, 81%

HSV8°, 10%, 85%

CMYK0, 9, 10, 15

Decimal14337988

CSS RGBrgb(218, 199, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 23%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 0.9 · #DDC9C6

PPG

Just Gorgeous 1047-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C4C1

Dulux

Lip Gloss S04C1

ΔE 1.5 · #DECBC7

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D5C6C2

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C2BE

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2103-60

ΔE 2 · #DCC4C1

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C8C3

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 2.3 · #DBCCC7

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 2.4 · #D8C1BF

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.1 · #DDCBCD

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 3.9 · #DACAC0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.2 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DAC7C4

#C3D7DA

Analogous

#DAC3CC

#DAC7C4

#DAD2C3

Triadic

#DAC7C4

#C3DAC6

#C6C3DA

Split-Complementary

#DAC7C4

#C3DAD2

#C3CCDA

Tetradic

#DAC7C4

#CCDAC3

#C3D7DA

#D2C3DA

Monochromatic

#9F6D65

#BC9A94

#DAC7C4

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#DAC7C4

#D7DAC3

#C3D7DA

#C6C3DA

Compound

#DAC7C4

#DAD2C3

#C3D7DA

#C3CCDA

Variations

Lighter

#E1D2CF

#E8DEDC

#F1ECEB

Darker

#BB9590

#8E5D55

#543531

Saturation

#D2CCCB

#DAC6C3

#ECB9B1

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC7C4

#D0CDC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC7C4

#CACAC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC7C4

#DAC7C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fairview Taupe 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

#E3C2AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC7C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C7D2

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.

#9CBEC3

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: #DAC7C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC7C4;

CSS Variable

--color-fairview-taupe: #DAC7C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairview-taupe': '#DAC7C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC7C4] text-[#DAC7C4]

SCSS

$fairview-taupe: #DAC7C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC7C4?

#DAC7C4 is Fairview Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC7C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairview Taupe?

Fairview Taupe 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 Fairview Taupe?

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

Where can I download Fairview Taupe?

You can download Fairview Taupe 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 Fairview Taupe?

The hex code is #DAC7C4. In RGB it's 218, 199, 196, and in HSL it's 8°, 23%, 81%.

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