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Woollen Sox

#DCC9AD

RGB 220, 201, 173 · HSL 36°, 40%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 14

Woollen Sox is #DCC9AD in HEX — rgb(220, 201, 173), hsl(36°, 40%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 14%).

Woollen Sox pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 40%, 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#DCC9AD

RGB220, 201, 173

HSL36°, 40%, 77%

HSV36°, 21%, 86%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 14

Decimal14469549

CSS RGBrgb(220, 201, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 40%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

ΔE 0.6 · #DDC9AE

Benjamin Moore

Yosemite AC-4

ΔE 0.8 · #DECAAD

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.2 · #DECCAF

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.2 · #D9C6AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 1.4 · #E0CDB1

Dulux

Sand Blast S12E2

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC9AB

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C5A9

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.8 · #D8C4A8

Behr

Sand Motif PPU4-13

ΔE 1.8 · #DDC6AA

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E1CFB2

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 4.1 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.2 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #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

#DCC9AD

#ADC0DC

Analogous

#DCB2AD

#DCC9AD

#D7DCAD

Triadic

#DCC9AD

#ADDCC9

#C9ADDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC9AD

#ADD7DC

#B2ADDC

Tetradic

#DCC9AD

#ADDCB2

#ADC0DC

#DCADD7

Monochromatic

#A88148

#C5A677

#DCC9AD

#F3ECE2

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#DCC9AD

#C0DCAD

#ADC0DC

#C9ADDC

Compound

#DCC9AD

#D7DCAD

#ADC0DC

#B2ADDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D4BD

#E8DED0

#F0ECE5

Darker

#C6A574

#9C753C

#5C4522

Saturation

#CBC6BD

#DCC9AD

#EDCD9B

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

13.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC9AD

#D5CEAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC9AD

#CCCCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC9AD

#DDC5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Woollen Sox 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

#E4C39D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC9AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C8C1

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.

#89A1C5

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: #DCC9AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC9AD;

CSS Variable

--color-woollen-sox: #DCC9AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'woollen-sox': '#DCC9AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC9AD] text-[#DCC9AD]

SCSS

$woollen-sox: #DCC9AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC9AD?

#DCC9AD is Woollen Sox, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC9AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Woollen Sox?

Woollen Sox 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 Woollen Sox?

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

Where can I download Woollen Sox?

You can download Woollen Sox 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 Woollen Sox?

The hex code is #DCC9AD. In RGB it's 220, 201, 173, and in HSL it's 36°, 40%, 77%.

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