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Shell

#DCC5BC

RGB 220, 197, 188 · HSL 17°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 15, 14

Shell is #DCC5BC in HEX — rgb(220, 197, 188), hsl(17°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 14%).

Shell pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 17°, 31%, 80%. 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#DCC5BC

RGB220, 197, 188

HSL17°, 31%, 80%

HSV17°, 15%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 15, 14

Decimal14468540

CSS RGBrgb(220, 197, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beach Bound K-1110

ΔE 1.1 · #DDC6BB

Behr

Artisan Tea S220-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DCC5BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 1.2 · #DBC2B9

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 1.3 · #DBC7BD

PPG

Cheerful Heart 1016-3

ΔE 1.5 · #DCC7C0

Valspar

Badlands Taupe 2003-10B

ΔE 1.5 · #D7C3BA

Dulux

Mornington S09E1

ΔE 1.6 · #DCC5B9

Dunn-Edwards

New Wool DE6073

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C3B9

Benjamin Moore

AC-apulco 2105-60

ΔE 2.1 · #DECAC2

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D9C2B5

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.4 · #DECDC3

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.1 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.4 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.5 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #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 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

#DCC5BC

#BCD3DC

Analogous

#DCBCC3

#DCC5BC

#DCD5BC

Triadic

#DCC5BC

#BCDCC5

#C5BCDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC5BC

#BCDCD5

#BCC3DC

Tetradic

#DCC5BC

#C3DCBC

#BCD3DC

#D5BCDC

Monochromatic

#A76E58

#C19A8A

#DCC5BC

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#DCC5BC

#D3DCBC

#BCD3DC

#C5BCDC

Compound

#DCC5BC

#DCD5BC

#BCD3DC

#BCC3DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D1CA

#E8DDD8

#F1EBE9

Darker

#C19685

#96604A

#59372A

Saturation

#D1CAC7

#DCC5BC

#EDBEAB

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

12.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC5BC

#D1CCBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC5BC

#C9C9BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC5BC

#DCC4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shell 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

#E4C0A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC5BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C5CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#98B7C3

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: #DCC5BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC5BC;

CSS Variable

--color-shell: #DCC5BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell': '#DCC5BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC5BC] text-[#DCC5BC]

SCSS

$shell: #DCC5BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC5BC?

#DCC5BC is Shell, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC5BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell?

Shell 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 Shell?

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

Where can I download Shell?

You can download Shell 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 Shell?

The hex code is #DCC5BC. In RGB it's 220, 197, 188, and in HSL it's 17°, 31%, 80%.

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