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Boudoir

#DBC3AF

RGB 219, 195, 175 · HSL 27°, 38%, 77% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 14

Boudoir is #DBC3AF in HEX — rgb(219, 195, 175), hsl(27°, 38%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 14%).

Boudoir pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 38%, 77%. 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#DBC3AF

RGB219, 195, 175

HSL27°, 38%, 77%

HSV27°, 20%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 14

Decimal14402479

CSS RGBrgb(219, 195, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 38%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Boudoir AF-190

Exact match

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 1 · #DAC4B1

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D6BFAB

Behr

Sienna Dust PPU3-8

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC4AD

Kilz

Tanner Trail LC220-01

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC6B4

Sherwin-Williams

Playa Arenosa SW9094

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC7B3

Vista Paint

Heritage Hills K-1021

ΔE 1.9 · #DCC7B1

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2 · #D6C2AC

PPG

Birthday Suit 1071-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E2C7B6

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

ΔE 2.6 · #D5C3AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 3 · #DFC2AA

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BAA5

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.4 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.4 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

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

#DBC3AF

#AEC7DB

Analogous

#DBAEB0

#DBC3AF

#DBD8AE

Triadic

#DBC3AF

#AEDBC2

#C2AEDB

Split-Complementary

#DBC3AF

#AEDBD8

#AEB0DB

Tetradic

#DBC3AF

#B0DBAE

#AEC7DB

#D8AEDB

Monochromatic

#A5734A

#C39A79

#DBC3AF

#F2EAE3

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#DBC3AF

#C7DBAE

#AEC7DB

#C2AEDB

Compound

#DBC3AF

#DBD8AE

#AEC7DB

#AEB0DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CEBE

#E7DBD0

#F0EAE5

Darker

#C49976

#99673F

#5A3C23

Saturation

#CBC4BE

#DBC2AE

#EDC09C

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC3AF

#D0CAAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC3AF

#C7C7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC3AF

#DCC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Boudoir 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

#E4BF9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC3AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C4C3

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.

#8AAAC3

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: #DBC3AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC3AF;

CSS Variable

--color-boudoir: #DBC3AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'boudoir': '#DBC3AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC3AF] text-[#DBC3AF]

SCSS

$boudoir: #DBC3AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC3AF?

#DBC3AF is Boudoir, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC3AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Boudoir?

Boudoir 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 Boudoir?

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

Where can I download Boudoir?

You can download Boudoir 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 Boudoir?

The hex code is #DBC3AF. In RGB it's 219, 195, 175, and in HSL it's 27°, 38%, 77%.

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