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Sienna Dust

#DCC4AC

RGB 220, 196, 172 · HSL 30°, 41%, 77% · CMYK 0, 11, 22, 14

Sienna Dust is #DCC4AC in HEX — rgb(220, 196, 172), hsl(30°, 41%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 14%).

Sienna Dust pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 41%, 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#DCC4AC

RGB220, 196, 172

HSL30°, 41%, 77%

HSV30°, 22%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 22, 14

Decimal14468268

CSS RGBrgb(220, 196, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 41%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Plateau PPU4-8

ΔE 0.4 · #DBC4AC

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 1.2 · #E0C6AE

Benjamin Moore

Cocoa 1122

ΔE 1.4 · #DBC6AD

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff's View DEC720

ΔE 1.6 · #DDC5AA

Sherwin-Williams

Colony Buff SW7723

ΔE 1.7 · #DDC6AB

Vista Paint

Tailor's Buff C-1353

ΔE 1.8 · #DDC2A8

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC8AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Tailor's Buff historic-tailors-buff

ΔE 2 · #DFC2AA

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C2AC

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.5 · #D9C6AB

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 3.3 · #DFC0A6

Kilz

Floppy Hat LC160-02

ΔE 3.3 · #E0C9B6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 7.5 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DCC4AC

#ACC4DC

Analogous

#DCACAC

#DCC4AC

#DCDCAC

Triadic

#DCC4AC

#ACDCC4

#C4ACDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC4AC

#ACDCDC

#ACACDC

Tetradic

#DCC4AC

#ACDCAC

#ACC4DC

#DCACDC

Monochromatic

#A97847

#C69E76

#DCC4AC

#F3EBE2

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#DCC4AC

#C4DCAC

#ACC4DC

#C4ACDC

Compound

#DCC4AC

#DCDCAC

#ACC4DC

#ACACDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D0BD

#E8DCD0

#F0EAE5

Darker

#C79D73

#9D6C3B

#5C3F21

Saturation

#CCC4BD

#DCC4AC

#EEC49B

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

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC4AC

#D2CBAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC4AC

#C8C8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC4AC

#DDC1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sienna Dust 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

#E4C09C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC4AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C5C0

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.

#88A7C6

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: #DCC4AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC4AC;

CSS Variable

--color-sienna-dust: #DCC4AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sienna-dust': '#DCC4AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC4AC] text-[#DCC4AC]

SCSS

$sienna-dust: #DCC4AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC4AC?

#DCC4AC is Sienna Dust, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC4AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sienna Dust?

Sienna Dust 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 Sienna Dust?

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

Where can I download Sienna Dust?

You can download Sienna Dust 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 Sienna Dust?

The hex code is #DCC4AC. In RGB it's 220, 196, 172, and in HSL it's 30°, 41%, 77%.

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