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Starched Linen

#DAD2C7

RGB 218, 210, 199 · HSL 35°, 20%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 15

Starched Linen is #DAD2C7 in HEX — rgb(218, 210, 199), hsl(35°, 20%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 15%).

Starched Linen pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 20%, 82%. 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#DAD2C7

RGB218, 210, 199

HSL35°, 20%, 82%

HSV35°, 9%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 15

Decimal14340807

CSS RGBrgb(218, 210, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 20%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 0.4 · #DBD2C7

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 0.5 · #DAD1C6

Vista Paint

Mossy Shade C-194

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD1C5

Behr

Windrush HDC-CT-19

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD4C9

Dulux

Torere Half NZ9C1

ΔE 0.9 · #D8D2C8

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD4C8

Benjamin Moore

Kitten 1003

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD4CB

Sherwin-Williams

Modern Gray SW7632

ΔE 1.4 · #D6CEC3

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD6CB

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D2C5

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.6 · #DBD6CB

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4.6 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.8 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.6 · #D0D0D0

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

#DAD2C7

#C8D0DA

Analogous

#DAC9C8

#DAD2C7

#D9DAC8

Triadic

#DAD2C7

#C8DAD3

#D3C8DA

Split-Complementary

#DAD2C7

#C8D9DA

#C9C8DA

Tetradic

#DAD2C7

#C8DAC9

#C8D0DA

#DAC8D9

Monochromatic

#9D896C

#BCAE9A

#DAD2C7

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DAD2C7

#D0DAC8

#C8D0DA

#D3C8DA

Compound

#DAD2C7

#D9DAC8

#C8D0DA

#C9C8DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2DCD3

#E8E4DF

#F1EFED

Darker

#BAAA95

#8C775A

#524534

Saturation

#D4D2CE

#DAD3C8

#EDD6B6

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD2C7

#D7D4C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD2C7

#D3D3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD2C7

#DBD0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Starched Linen 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

#E3CAB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD2C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CFD5

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.

#9EAFC5

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: #DAD2C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD2C7;

CSS Variable

--color-starched-linen: #DAD2C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'starched-linen': '#DAD2C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD2C7] text-[#DAD2C7]

SCSS

$starched-linen: #DAD2C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD2C7?

#DAD2C7 is Starched Linen, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DAD2C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Starched Linen?

Starched Linen 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 Starched Linen?

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

Where can I download Starched Linen?

You can download Starched Linen 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 Starched Linen?

The hex code is #DAD2C7. In RGB it's 218, 210, 199, and in HSL it's 35°, 20%, 82%.

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