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Pencil Eraser

#DBB7BB

RGB 219, 183, 187 · HSL 353°, 33%, 79% · CMYK 0, 16, 15, 14

Pencil Eraser is #DBB7BB in HEX — rgb(219, 183, 187), hsl(353°, 33%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 15%, 14%).

Pencil Eraser pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 353°, 33%, 79%. 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#DBB7BB

RGB219, 183, 187

HSL353°, 33%, 79%

HSV353°, 16%, 86%

CMYK0, 16, 15, 14

Decimal14399419

CSS RGBrgb(219, 183, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 33%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

Exact match

PPG

Crushed Roses 18-19

ΔE 0.4 · #DAB7BB

Vista Paint

Pink Softness C-76

ΔE 0.8 · #DDB8BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Softness 77

ΔE 0.9 · #DEB8BC

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 1.8 · #D9B5B6

Dulux

Floss S02F2

ΔE 2.1 · #D7B3BA

Sherwin-Williams

Appleblossom SW0076

ΔE 2.8 · #DAB5B4

Behr

Canyon Trail 230E-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D8B6B5

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #D4B7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 5.5 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 6.6 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7.2 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.4 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#DBB7BB

#B8DBD7

Analogous

#DBB8CE

#DBB7BB

#DBC5B8

Triadic

#DBB7BB

#BCDBB8

#B8BCDB

Split-Complementary

#DBB7BB

#B8DBC5

#B8CEDB

Tetradic

#DBB7BB

#CEDBB8

#B8DBD7

#C5B8DB

Monochromatic

#A6545D

#C1858C

#DBB7BB

#F5EBEC

#F6EEEF

Rectangle

#DBB7BB

#DBD7B8

#B8DBD7

#B8BCDB

Compound

#DBB7BB

#DBC5B8

#B8DBD7

#B8CEDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C6C9

#E8D6D8

#F1E8E9

Darker

#C28188

#974750

#59282E

Saturation

#CFC4C5

#DBB8BC

#EDA6AE

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB7BB

#C7C5BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB7BB

#BEBEBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB7BB

#DAB8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pencil Eraser 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

#E4B6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB7BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BBCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#94C3BD

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: #DBB7BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB7BB;

CSS Variable

--color-pencil-eraser: #DBB7BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pencil-eraser': '#DBB7BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB7BB] text-[#DBB7BB]

SCSS

$pencil-eraser: #DBB7BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB7BB?

#DBB7BB is Pencil Eraser, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB7BB warm or cool?

Pencil Eraser reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pencil Eraser?

Pencil Eraser 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 Pencil Eraser?

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

Where can I download Pencil Eraser?

You can download Pencil Eraser 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 Pencil Eraser?

The hex code is #DBB7BB. In RGB it's 219, 183, 187, and in HSL it's 353°, 33%, 79%.

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