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Oakwood

#DBCBAD

RGB 219, 203, 173 · HSL 39°, 39%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 14

Oakwood is #DBCBAD in HEX — rgb(219, 203, 173), hsl(39°, 39%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 14%).

Oakwood pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 39%, 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#DBCBAD

RGB219, 203, 173

HSL39°, 39%, 77%

HSV39°, 21%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 14

Decimal14404525

CSS RGBrgb(219, 203, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 39%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Oakwood 1095

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 0.9 · #DDCDAE

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.1 · #DECCAF

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D8CBAD

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 1.2 · #D8C8A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Peaceable Kingdom 315

ΔE 1.2 · #DDCCAC

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1.6 · #E0CFB0

Valspar

Gardenia 3005-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #D9C7AB

Behr

Bone UL160-15

ΔE 2.1 · #DCCCB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 2.3 · #DDCDB3

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.4 · #D9C6AB

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 4 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.7 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#DBCBAD

#ADBDDB

Analogous

#DBB4AD

#DBCBAD

#D4DBAD

Triadic

#DBCBAD

#ADDBCB

#CBADDB

Split-Complementary

#DBCBAD

#ADD4DB

#B4ADDB

Tetradic

#DBCBAD

#ADDBB4

#ADBDDB

#DBADD4

Monochromatic

#A78649

#C4A978

#DBCBAD

#F3EDE3

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#DBCBAD

#BDDBAD

#ADBDDB

#CBADDB

Compound

#DBCBAD

#D4DBAD

#ADBDDB

#B4ADDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D6BE

#E7DFD0

#F0ECE5

Darker

#C5A975

#9A7A3E

#5B4723

Saturation

#CBC6BD

#DBCBAD

#EDD19C

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCBAD

#D6CEAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCBAD

#CECEB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCBAD

#DDC7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Oakwood 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

#E4C59D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCBAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CAC1

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.

#8A9EC4

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: #DBCBAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCBAD;

CSS Variable

--color-oakwood: #DBCBAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oakwood': '#DBCBAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCBAD] text-[#DBCBAD]

SCSS

$oakwood: #DBCBAD;

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#DACAAC · ΔE 0.4

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#DAC9AB · ΔE 0.8

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#DACAAA · ΔE 1.1

Lady Finger

#DFCEAE · ΔE 1.6

Harmony

#DDCCB1 · ΔE 1.7

Yosemite Sand

#DDC9AC · ΔE 1.7

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#DFCEB3 · ΔE 2.0

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#E2CEAF · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCBAD?

#DBCBAD is Oakwood, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCBAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oakwood?

Oakwood 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 Oakwood?

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

Where can I download Oakwood?

You can download Oakwood 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 Oakwood?

The hex code is #DBCBAD. In RGB it's 219, 203, 173, and in HSL it's 39°, 39%, 77%.

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