PINKS

Limewash

#DBD5CB

RGB 219, 213, 203 · HSL 38°, 18%, 83% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 14

Limewash is #DBD5CB in HEX — rgb(219, 213, 203), hsl(38°, 18%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 14%).

Limewash pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 18%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DBD5CB

RGB219, 213, 203

HSL38°, 18%, 83%

HSV38°, 7%, 86%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 14

Decimal14407115

CSS RGBrgb(219, 213, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 18%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Winnow SP2F3

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD4C9

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD6CB

Vista Paint

Polished C-208

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD6CB

Benjamin Moore

Balboa 1549 · OC-27

ΔE 0.9 · #DBD7CD

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

ΔE 0.9 · #DBD7CD

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD7CE

Valspar

Warm Putty 6006-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #DAD4C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 1.1 · #DED8CE

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD8CF

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.2 · #DED8CD

Sherwin-Williams

Windfresh White SW7628

ΔE 1.2 · #DED8CF

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.5 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4.3 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DBD5CB

#CCD2DB

Analogous

#DBCECC

#DBD5CB

#D9DBCC

Triadic

#DBD5CB

#CCDBD6

#D6CCDB

Split-Complementary

#DBD5CB

#CCD9DB

#CECCDB

Tetradic

#DBD5CB

#CCDBCE

#CCD2DB

#DBCCD9

Monochromatic

#9D8D72

#BCB19F

#DBD5CB

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DBD5CB

#D2DBCC

#CCD2DB

#D6CCDB

Compound

#DBD5CB

#D9DBCC

#CCD2DB

#CECCDB

Variations

Lighter

#E3DED6

#E9E6E1

#F2F0EE

Darker

#BAAE99

#8B7B5D

#524736

Saturation

#D6D4D1

#DBD6CC

#EDDABA

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD5CB

#D9D6CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD5CB

#D6D6CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD5CB

#DCD4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Limewash 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

#E4CCB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD5CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D1D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A1AFC7

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: #DBD5CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD5CB;

CSS Variable

--color-limewash: #DBD5CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limewash': '#DBD5CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD5CB] text-[#DBD5CB]

SCSS

$limewash: #DBD5CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD5CB?

#DBD5CB is Limewash, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD5CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limewash?

Limewash 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 Limewash?

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

Where can I download Limewash?

You can download Limewash 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 Limewash?

The hex code is #DBD5CB. In RGB it's 219, 213, 203, and in HSL it's 38°, 18%, 83%.

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