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Marshmallow Cocoa

#DBC2B4

RGB 219, 194, 180 · HSL 22°, 35%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 18, 14

Marshmallow Cocoa is #DBC2B4 in HEX — rgb(219, 194, 180), hsl(22°, 35%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 18%, 14%).

Marshmallow Cocoa pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 35%, 78%. 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#DBC2B4

RGB219, 194, 180

HSL22°, 35%, 78%

HSV22°, 18%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 18, 14

Decimal14402228

CSS RGBrgb(219, 194, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 35%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 1 · #D9C2B5

Dulux

Basic Coral S08D2

ΔE 1.1 · #DBC2B6

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 1.2 · #DDC3B7

Behr

Coral Stone PPU2-7

ΔE 1.7 · #DDC2B7

Vista Paint

Lyman Camellia C-1351

ΔE 1.8 · #E1C6B7

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC4B9

Benjamin Moore

Crossroads 1226

ΔE 1.9 · #D9BEAE

PPG

Spice Beige 18-14

ΔE 2 · #DFC4B9

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 2.3 · #DEC3B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 2.6 · #DBC2B9

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.2 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 5 · #D1BAA5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 8.5 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#DBC2B4

#B3CCDB

Analogous

#DBB3B9

#DBC2B4

#DBD5B3

Triadic

#DBC2B4

#B3DBC2

#C2B3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBC2B4

#B3DBD5

#B3B9DB

Tetradic

#DBC2B4

#B9DBB3

#B3CCDB

#D5B3DB

Monochromatic

#A56F50

#C29880

#DBC2B4

#F3EBE7

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#DBC2B4

#CCDBB3

#B3CCDB

#C2B3DB

Compound

#DBC2B4

#DBD5B3

#B3CCDB

#B3B9DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CEC2

#E7DBD3

#F0EAE7

Darker

#C2967C

#986243

#593926

Saturation

#CDC5C1

#DBC2B3

#EDBDA1

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC2B4

#CFCAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC2B4

#C7C7B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC2B4

#DBC0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Marshmallow Cocoa 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

#E4BEA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC2B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C3C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8FB0C3

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: #DBC2B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC2B4;

CSS Variable

--color-marshmallow-cocoa: #DBC2B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshmallow-cocoa': '#DBC2B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC2B4] text-[#DBC2B4]

SCSS

$marshmallow-cocoa: #DBC2B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC2B4?

#DBC2B4 is Marshmallow Cocoa, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC2B4 warm or cool?

Marshmallow Cocoa reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Marshmallow Cocoa?

Marshmallow Cocoa 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 Marshmallow Cocoa?

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

Where can I download Marshmallow Cocoa?

You can download Marshmallow Cocoa 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 Marshmallow Cocoa?

The hex code is #DBC2B4. In RGB it's 219, 194, 180, and in HSL it's 22°, 35%, 78%.

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