PINKS

Desert Fortress

#DACDBD

RGB 218, 205, 189 · HSL 33°, 28%, 80% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 15

Desert Fortress is #DACDBD in HEX — rgb(218, 205, 189), hsl(33°, 28%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 15%).

Desert Fortress pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 28%, 80%. 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#DACDBD

RGB218, 205, 189

HSL33°, 28%, 80%

HSV33°, 13%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 15

Decimal14339517

CSS RGBrgb(218, 205, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 28%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Fortress 2008-10B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

China Doll SW7517

ΔE 0.6 · #DBCEBD

Kilz

Papyrus TB-12

ΔE 0.7 · #DACCBB

Behr

Haze ICC-22

ΔE 0.8 · #DCCDBD

Dulux

Buff It S11B1

ΔE 0.9 · #D8CDBE

Vista Paint

Ageless C-180

ΔE 1.2 · #DED0C0

Benjamin Moore

Litchfield HC-78

ΔE 1.3 · #D6CBBC

PPG

Crushed Silk 1024-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CFBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Ridge 182

ΔE 1.8 · #D9C9B8

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.9 · #D8CFC1

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.7 · #D1C9B8

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.7 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4.8 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.8 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DACDBD

#BECBDA

Analogous

#DABFBE

#DACDBD

#D9DABE

Triadic

#DACDBD

#BEDACD

#CDBEDA

Split-Complementary

#DACDBD

#BED9DA

#BFBEDA

Tetradic

#DACDBD

#BEDABF

#BECBDA

#DABED9

Monochromatic

#A3835C

#BFA88D

#DACDBD

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DACDBD

#CBDABE

#BECBDA

#CDBEDA

Compound

#DACDBD

#D9DABE

#BECBDA

#BFBEDA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D7CB

#E8E1D9

#F1EDEA

Darker

#BEA688

#93744E

#56432C

Saturation

#D0CCC8

#DACDBE

#EDCFAB

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DACDBD

#D5D0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DACDBD

#CFCFBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DACDBD

#DBCBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Fortress 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

#E3C6A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DACDBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CBCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#99ABC2

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 · 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 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: #DACDBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DACDBD;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-fortress: #DACDBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-fortress': '#DACDBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DACDBD] text-[#DACDBD]

SCSS

$desert-fortress: #DACDBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DACDBD?

#DACDBD is Desert Fortress, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DACDBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Fortress?

Desert Fortress 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 Desert Fortress?

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

Where can I download Desert Fortress?

You can download Desert Fortress 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 Desert Fortress?

The hex code is #DACDBD. In RGB it's 218, 205, 189, and in HSL it's 33°, 28%, 80%.

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