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Malted

#DBC8C0

RGB 219, 200, 192 · HSL 18°, 27%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 12, 14

Malted is #DBC8C0 in HEX — rgb(219, 200, 192), hsl(18°, 27%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 12%, 14%).

Malted pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 27%, 81%. 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#DBC8C0

RGB219, 200, 192

HSL18°, 27%, 81%

HSV18°, 12%, 86%

CMYK0, 9, 12, 14

Decimal14403776

CSS RGBrgb(219, 200, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 27%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wisp Of Mauve PPU2-6

ΔE 0.6 · #D9C7BF

PPG

Cheerful Heart 1016-3

ΔE 0.9 · #DCC7C0

Benjamin Moore

AC-apulco 2105-60

ΔE 0.9 · #DECAC2

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 1.2 · #DBC7BD

Vista Paint

Pale Starlet K-1118

ΔE 1.5 · #DBCBC2

Dulux

Perk Up S09C1

ΔE 1.5 · #D6C6BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 1.6 · #DACAC0

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 1.9 · #D5C6BD

Valspar

Badlands Taupe 2003-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #D7C3BA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2 · #DECDC3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.5 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3.7 · #D9C2B5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 8.4 · #C9CBBE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DBC8C0

#C1D4DC

Analogous

#DCC1C7

#DBC8C0

#DCD6C1

Triadic

#DBC8C0

#C1DCC9

#C9C1DC

Split-Complementary

#DBC8C0

#C1DCD6

#C1C7DC

Tetradic

#DBC8C0

#C7DCC1

#C1D4DC

#D6C1DC

Monochromatic

#A47560

#C09F91

#DBC8C0

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#DBC8C0

#D4DCC1

#C1D4DC

#C9C1DC

Compound

#DBC8C0

#DCD6C1

#C1D4DC

#C1C7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D4CE

#E9DFDB

#F1EDEB

Darker

#BF9B8C

#936450

#573A2E

Saturation

#D2CDCB

#DCC9C1

#EDC2B0

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBC8C0

#D2CEC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBC8C0

#CBCBC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBC8C0

#DBC7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malted 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

#E4C3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBC8C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1C8CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#9CB8C3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DBC8C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBC8C0;

CSS Variable

--color-malted: #DBC8C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malted': '#DBC8C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBC8C0] text-[#DBC8C0]

SCSS

$malted: #DBC8C0;

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#DDC9C1 · ΔE 0.6

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#DECAC2 · ΔE 0.9

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#DDCBC3 · ΔE 1.1

Wisp of Mauve

#DBCAC3 · ΔE 1.1

Southern Comfort

#DFCBC2 · ΔE 1.3

Bermuda Sands

#E0CBC3 · ΔE 1.4

Pale Cherry Blossom

#E0CBC5 · ΔE 1.8

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#DBCCC2 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBC8C0?

#DBC8C0 is Malted, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBC8C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malted?

Malted 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 Malted?

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

Where can I download Malted?

You can download Malted 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 Malted?

The hex code is #DBC8C0. In RGB it's 219, 200, 192, and in HSL it's 18°, 27%, 81%.

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