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Candle Light

#DBC0A4

RGB 219, 192, 164 · HSL 31°, 43%, 75% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 14

Candle Light is #DBC0A4 in HEX — rgb(219, 192, 164), hsl(31°, 43%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 14%).

Candle Light pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 43%, 75%. 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#DBC0A4

RGB219, 192, 164

HSL31°, 43%, 75%

HSV31°, 25%, 86%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 14

Decimal14401700

CSS RGBrgb(219, 192, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 43%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Candle Light C-167

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 0.8 · #DDC1A6

Behr

Renoir Bisque PPU4-14

ΔE 1.4 · #DABDA0

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC0A6

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Latte DE6143

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C0A4

Benjamin Moore

Arizona 2162-50

ΔE 2.2 · #DCC4A5

Sherwin-Williams

Buckram Binding SW0036

ΔE 2.2 · #D9C3A6

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 2.9 · #D7BDA6

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3 · #D8C4A8

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 3.1 · #E0C6AE

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BBA2

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.7 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.1 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.5 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DBC0A4

#A4BEDB

Analogous

#DBA5A4

#DBC0A4

#DADBA4

Triadic

#DBC0A4

#A4DBC0

#C0A4DB

Split-Complementary

#DBC0A4

#A4DADB

#A5A4DB

Tetradic

#DBC0A4

#A4DBA5

#A4BEDB

#DBA4DA

Monochromatic

#A47441

#C59A6D

#DBC0A4

#F0E6DB

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#DBC0A4

#BEDBA4

#A4BEDB

#C0A4DB

Compound

#DBC0A4

#DADBA4

#A4BEDB

#A5A4DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CDB6

#E7D9CB

#EFE9E2

Darker

#C79B6B

#9B6B37

#5B3E1F

Saturation

#C7C0B7

#DBC0A4

#EDC192

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC0A4

#D0C8A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC0A4

#C5C5A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC0A4

#DCBCC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Candle Light 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

#E4BD96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC0A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C2BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#81A1C4

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #DBC0A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC0A4;

CSS Variable

--color-candle-light: #DBC0A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candle-light': '#DBC0A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC0A4] text-[#DBC0A4]

SCSS

$candle-light: #DBC0A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC0A4?

#DBC0A4 is Candle Light, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC0A4 warm or cool?

Candle Light reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candle Light?

Candle Light 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 Candle Light?

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

Where can I download Candle Light?

You can download Candle Light 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 Candle Light?

The hex code is #DBC0A4. In RGB it's 219, 192, 164, and in HSL it's 31°, 43%, 75%.

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