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Mossy Shade

#DAD1C5

RGB 218, 209, 197 · HSL 34°, 22%, 81% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 15

Mossy Shade is #DAD1C5 in HEX — rgb(218, 209, 197), hsl(34°, 22%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 15%).

Mossy Shade pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 22%, 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#DAD1C5

RGB218, 209, 197

HSL34°, 22%, 81%

HSV34°, 10%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 15

Decimal14340549

CSS RGBrgb(218, 209, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 22%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mossy Shade C-194

Exact match

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD1C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD2C7

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD2C7

Dulux

Sandy Day S14C1

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CEC1

Behr

Windrush HDC-CT-19

ΔE 1.2 · #DCD4C9

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CFC1

Sherwin-Williams

Modern Gray SW7632

ΔE 1.3 · #D6CEC3

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD4C8

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD4C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD6CB

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4.7 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.1 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DAD1C5

#C4CDD9

Analogous

#D9C5C4

#DAD1C5

#D8D9C4

Triadic

#DAD1C5

#C4D9D0

#D0C4D9

Split-Complementary

#DAD1C5

#C4D8D9

#C5C4D9

Tetradic

#DAD1C5

#C4D9C5

#C4CDD9

#D9C4D8

Monochromatic

#9E8667

#BBAB95

#DAD1C5

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#DAD1C5

#CDD9C4

#C4CDD9

#D0C4D9

Compound

#DAD1C5

#D8D9C4

#C4CDD9

#C5C4D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D9D0

#E7E3DC

#F1EEEB

Darker

#BAA891

#8D7556

#534431

Saturation

#D2CFCB

#D9D0C4

#ECD2B1

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD1C5

#D7D3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD1C5

#D3D3C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD1C5

#DBCFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mossy Shade 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

#E3C9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD1C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CED3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9CADC3

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: #DAD1C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD1C5;

CSS Variable

--color-mossy-shade: #DAD1C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mossy-shade': '#DAD1C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD1C5] text-[#DAD1C5]

SCSS

$mossy-shade: #DAD1C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD1C5?

#DAD1C5 is Mossy Shade, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD1C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mossy Shade?

Mossy Shade 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 Mossy Shade?

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

Where can I download Mossy Shade?

You can download Mossy Shade 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 Mossy Shade?

The hex code is #DAD1C5. In RGB it's 218, 209, 197, and in HSL it's 34°, 22%, 81%.

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