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Pale

#DCC4C1

RGB 220, 196, 193 · HSL 7°, 28%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 12, 14

Pale is #DCC4C1 in HEX — rgb(220, 196, 193), hsl(7°, 28%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 14%).

Pale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 28%, 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#DCC4C1

RGB220, 196, 193

HSL7°, 28%, 81%

HSV7°, 12%, 86%

CMYK0, 11, 12, 14

Decimal14468289

CSS RGBrgb(220, 196, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 28%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2103-60

Exact match

Valspar

Rosario Ridge 1005-10C

ΔE 0.8 · #DAC3BF

Dulux

Lavender Blush S03D1

ΔE 1.2 · #DAC3C2

Behr

Peony Blush PPU17-8

ΔE 1.3 · #D8C1BF

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C2BE

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 2.1 · #DDC9C6

Vista Paint

Chambord Charm K-1133

ΔE 2.3 · #D9BEBC

PPG

Reindeer 1059-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DAC0BA

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 3.1 · #E4CBCB

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 3.3 · #DBC2B9

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4 · #D6C8C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.8 · #CDC0BC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.9 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DCC4C1

#C1D9DC

Analogous

#DCC1CB

#DCC4C1

#DCD2C1

Triadic

#DCC4C1

#C1DCC4

#C4C1DC

Split-Complementary

#DCC4C1

#C1DCD2

#C1CBDC

Tetradic

#DCC4C1

#CBDCC1

#C1D9DC

#D2C1DC

Monochromatic

#A5675F

#C19690

#DCC4C1

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#DCC4C1

#D9DCC1

#C1D9DC

#C4C1DC

Compound

#DCC4C1

#DCD2C1

#C1D9DC

#C1CBDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D0CD

#E9DDDB

#F1EBEB

Darker

#C0918B

#95574F

#57322D

Saturation

#D3CBCA

#DCC4C1

#EEB7B0

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC4C1

#CFCCC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC4C1

#C8C8C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC4C1

#DCC4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale 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

#E4C0AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC4C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C5D0

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.

#9CBFC3

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: #DCC4C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC4C1;

CSS Variable

--color-pale: #DCC4C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale': '#DCC4C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC4C1] text-[#DCC4C1]

SCSS

$pale: #DCC4C1;

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#DBC3C0 · ΔE 0.4

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#E1C6C5 · ΔE 1.8

Honey Hut

#E1CBC7 · ΔE 2.5

Pale Cherry Blossom

#E0CBC5 · ΔE 2.9

Paris Romance

#E0CACB · ΔE 3.1

Acapulco Sand

#DDC9C1 · ΔE 3.3

Malted Milk

#DECAC2 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC4C1?

#DCC4C1 is Pale, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC4C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale?

Pale 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 Pale?

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

Where can I download Pale?

You can download Pale 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 Pale?

The hex code is #DCC4C1. In RGB it's 220, 196, 193, and in HSL it's 7°, 28%, 81%.

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