PINKS

Pink

#DCB7BD

RGB 220, 183, 189 · HSL 350°, 35%, 79% · CMYK 0, 17, 14, 14

Pink is #DCB7BD in HEX — rgb(220, 183, 189), hsl(350°, 35%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 14%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 350°, 35%, 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#DCB7BD

RGB220, 183, 189

HSL350°, 35%, 79%

HSV350°, 17%, 86%

CMYK0, 17, 14, 14

Decimal14464957

CSS RGBrgb(220, 183, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 35%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Hosanna 103

ΔE 1 · #DBB8BF

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 1.1 · #DBB7BB

PPG

Crushed Roses 18-19

ΔE 1.3 · #DAB7BB

Vista Paint

Hosanna C-102

ΔE 1.6 · #D9B8BE

Dulux

Floss S02F2

ΔE 1.7 · #D7B3BA

Behr

Bridal Rose 170E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #DBB6C1

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1255

ΔE 2.8 · #D9B5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Fading Rose SW6296

ΔE 3.6 · #DABDC1

Valspar

Bombay Pink 1006-8B

ΔE 4 · #D4B7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.4 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 7.1 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.9 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.5 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCB7BD

#B7DCD6

Analogous

#DCB7D0

#DCB7BD

#DCC3B7

Triadic

#DCB7BD

#BDDCB7

#B7BDDC

Split-Complementary

#DCB7BD

#B7DCC3

#B7D0DC

Tetradic

#DCB7BD

#D0DCB7

#B7DCD6

#C3B7DC

Monochromatic

#A95160

#C3838E

#DCB7BD

#F5EAEC

#F7EEEF

Rectangle

#DCB7BD

#DCD6B7

#B7DCD6

#B7BDDC

Compound

#DCB7BD

#DCC3B7

#B7DCD6

#B7D0DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C5CA

#E8D5D8

#F1E8E9

Darker

#C47F8A

#994452

#5A272F

Saturation

#CFC4C6

#DCB7BD

#EEA5B1

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB7BD

#C7C5BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB7BD

#BEBEBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB7BD

#DBB9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink 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

#E4B6A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB7BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BBCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#92C4BC

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: #DCB7BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCB7BD;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #DCB7BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#DCB7BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCB7BD] text-[#DCB7BD]

SCSS

$pink: #DCB7BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB7BD?

#DCB7BD is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB7BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

Pink 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 Pink?

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

Where can I download Pink?

You can download Pink 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 Pink?

The hex code is #DCB7BD. In RGB it's 220, 183, 189, and in HSL it's 350°, 35%, 79%.

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