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Ancient Doeskin

#DCC9A8

RGB 220, 201, 168 · HSL 38°, 43%, 76% · CMYK 0, 9, 24, 14

Ancient Doeskin is #DCC9A8 in HEX — rgb(220, 201, 168), hsl(38°, 43%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 14%).

Ancient Doeskin pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 43%, 76%. 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#DCC9A8

RGB220, 201, 168

HSL38°, 43%, 76%

HSV38°, 24%, 86%

CMYK0, 9, 24, 14

Decimal14469544

CSS RGBrgb(220, 201, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 43%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cookie Dough 1096-3

ΔE 0.7 · #DCCAA8

Benjamin Moore

Richmond HC-177

ΔE 0.9 · #DAC7A7

Vista Paint

Marshmallow Mist C-264

ΔE 0.9 · #DFCBAA

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 1.1 · #DDCAA7

Sherwin-Williams

Believable Buff SW6120

ΔE 1.2 · #DBC7A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Peaceable Kingdom 315

ΔE 1.4 · #DDCCAC

Behr

Louvre N280-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DEC7A6

Dunn-Edwards

Boutique Beige DE6178

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CEAD

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCDAE

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #DDC8AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E6CDAB

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.2 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.3 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.1 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DCC9A8

#A7BBDC

Analogous

#DCAFA7

#DCC9A8

#D5DCA7

Triadic

#DCC9A8

#A7DCC9

#C9A7DC

Split-Complementary

#DCC9A8

#A7D5DC

#AFA7DC

Tetradic

#DCC9A8

#A7DCAF

#A7BBDC

#DCA7D5

Monochromatic

#A88343

#C6A771

#DCC9A8

#F2EBDE

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#DCC9A8

#BBDCA7

#A7BBDC

#C9A7DC

Compound

#DCC9A8

#D5DCA7

#A7BBDC

#AFA7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D4B9

#E8DECD

#F0EBE3

Darker

#C8A76E

#9D7838

#5D461F

Saturation

#CAC4BA

#DCC9A7

#EECD96

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC9A8

#D6CDA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC9A8

#CCCCAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC9A8

#DEC5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancient Doeskin 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

#E4C399

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC9A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C8BD

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.

#849CC6

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: #DCC9A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC9A8;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-doeskin: #DCC9A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-doeskin': '#DCC9A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC9A8] text-[#DCC9A8]

SCSS

$ancient-doeskin: #DCC9A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC9A8?

#DCC9A8 is Ancient Doeskin, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC9A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Doeskin?

Ancient Doeskin 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 Ancient Doeskin?

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

Where can I download Ancient Doeskin?

You can download Ancient Doeskin 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 Ancient Doeskin?

The hex code is #DCC9A8. In RGB it's 220, 201, 168, and in HSL it's 38°, 43%, 76%.

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