PINKS

Shinkansen White

#DACDCD

RGB 218, 205, 205 · HSL 0°, 15%, 83% · CMYK 0, 6, 6, 15

Shinkansen White is #DACDCD in HEX — rgb(218, 205, 205), hsl(0°, 15%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 15%).

Shinkansen White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 0°, 15%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DACDCD

RGB218, 205, 205

HSL0°, 15%, 83%

HSV0°, 6%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 6, 15

Decimal14339533

CSS RGBrgb(218, 205, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 15%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hint Of Lavender Half S03C1H

ΔE 0.9 · #DCCFCE

Dunn-Edwards

Geyser DE6037

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD0CE

Behr

Mauve Morning UL250-11

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CFD0

Benjamin Moore

Organdy 1248

ΔE 1.9 · #E0D2D1

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCBCD

Valspar

Frosted Clover 1001-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #D9D1D1

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.1 · #D3C8C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 2.8 · #DACFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Wallflower SW6281

ΔE 2.8 · #DBCFD4

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 3.2 · #D6C8C3

PPG

Balanced 1003-2

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D2D1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.7 · #CEC4C5

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 3.7 · #D6D0CB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.5 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DACDCD

#CDDADA

Analogous

#DACDD4

#DACDCD

#DAD4CD

Triadic

#DACDCD

#CDDACD

#CDCDDA

Split-Complementary

#DACDCD

#CDDAD4

#CDD4DA

Tetradic

#DACDCD

#D4DACD

#CDDADA

#D4CDDA

Monochromatic

#997575

#BAA1A1

#DACDCD

#F4F0F0

Rectangle

#DACDCD

#DADACD

#CDDADA

#CDCDDA

Compound

#DACDCD

#DAD4CD

#CDDADA

#CDD4DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D7D7

#E8E2E2

#F1EEEE

Darker

#B79C9C

#886161

#4F3838

Saturation

#D6D2D2

#DACDCD

#EDBBBB

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DACDCD

#D3D2CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DACDCD

#CFCFCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DACDCD

#DACDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shinkansen White 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

#E3C6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DACDCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CBD9

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A1C7C7

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: #DACDCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DACDCD;

CSS Variable

--color-shinkansen-white: #DACDCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shinkansen-white': '#DACDCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DACDCD] text-[#DACDCD]

SCSS

$shinkansen-white: #DACDCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DACDCD?

#DACDCD is Shinkansen White, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DACDCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shinkansen White?

Shinkansen White 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 Shinkansen White?

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

Where can I download Shinkansen White?

You can download Shinkansen White 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 Shinkansen White?

The hex code is #DACDCD. In RGB it's 218, 205, 205, and in HSL it's 0°, 15%, 83%.

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