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Basic Coral

#DBC3B6

RGB 219, 195, 182 · HSL 21°, 34%, 79% · CMYK 0, 11, 17, 14

Basic Coral is #DBC3B6 in HEX — rgb(219, 195, 182), hsl(21°, 34%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 17%, 14%).

Basic Coral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 34%, 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#DBC3B6

RGB219, 195, 182

HSL21°, 34%, 79%

HSV21°, 17%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 17, 14

Decimal14402486

CSS RGBrgb(219, 195, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 34%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 0.6 · #D9C2B5

Dulux

Basic Coral S08D2

ΔE 0.7 · #DBC2B6

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 0.9 · #DDC3B7

Behr

Artisan Tea S220-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DCC5BA

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC4B9

Vista Paint

Beach Bound K-1110

ΔE 1.6 · #DDC6BB

PPG

Spice Beige 18-14

ΔE 1.7 · #DFC4B9

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1178

ΔE 1.9 · #E1C5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 1.9 · #DEC3B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 2.1 · #DBC2B9

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.8 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 4.5 · #DECDC3

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 8.4 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#DBC3B6

#B7CFDC

Analogous

#DCB7BD

#DBC3B6

#DCD6B7

Triadic

#DBC3B6

#B7DCC4

#C4B7DC

Split-Complementary

#DBC3B6

#B7DCD6

#B7BDDC

Tetradic

#DBC3B6

#BDDCB7

#B7CFDC

#D6B7DC

Monochromatic

#A77052

#C29A84

#DBC3B6

#F5EEEA

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#DBC3B6

#CFDCB7

#B7CFDC

#C4B7DC

Compound

#DBC3B6

#DCD6B7

#B7CFDC

#B7BDDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D0C6

#E8DCD6

#F1EBE8

Darker

#C39780

#986245

#5A3927

Saturation

#CFC8C4

#DCC4B7

#EDBFA6

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC3B6

#D0CBB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC3B6

#C7C7B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC3B6

#DBC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Basic Coral 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

#E4BFA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC3B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C4C8

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.

#93B2C3

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: #DBC3B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC3B6;

CSS Variable

--color-basic-coral: #DBC3B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basic-coral': '#DBC3B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC3B6] text-[#DBC3B6]

SCSS

$basic-coral: #DBC3B6;

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#DAC2AE · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC3B6?

#DBC3B6 is Basic Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC3B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basic Coral?

Basic Coral 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 Basic Coral?

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

Where can I download Basic Coral?

You can download Basic Coral 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 Basic Coral?

The hex code is #DBC3B6. In RGB it's 219, 195, 182, and in HSL it's 21°, 34%, 79%.

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