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Wisp

#DCCBC4

RGB 220, 203, 196 · HSL 17°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 14

Wisp is #DCCBC4 in HEX — rgb(220, 203, 196), hsl(17°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 14%).

Wisp pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 17°, 26%, 82%. 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#DCCBC4

RGB220, 203, 196

HSL17°, 26%, 82%

HSV17°, 11%, 86%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 14

Decimal14470084

CSS RGBrgb(220, 203, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wisp 2098-60

Exact match

PPG

First Kiss 1017-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D9CAC3

Vista Paint

Pale Starlet K-1118

ΔE 1.1 · #DBCBC2

Behr

Wisp Of Mauve PPU2-6

ΔE 1.5 · #D9C7BF

Sherwin-Williams

White Truffle SW6029

ΔE 1.5 · #D7C8C2

Dulux

Raspberry Ice S07C1

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CBC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 1.7 · #DACAC0

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.7 · #DECDC3

Valspar

Champagne Glee 2003-10C

ΔE 1.8 · #E0D0C8

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2 · #D6C8C3

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.3 · #E2CCC7

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 3.5 · #D0C6BF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.8 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.4 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 8 · #C9CBBE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DCCBC4

#C5D6DD

Analogous

#DDC5CA

#DCCBC4

#DDD8C5

Triadic

#DCCBC4

#C5DDCC

#CCC5DD

Split-Complementary

#DCCBC4

#C5DDD8

#C5CADD

Tetradic

#DCCBC4

#CADDC5

#C5D6DD

#D8C5DD

Monochromatic

#A47765

#C1A195

#DCCBC4

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#DCCBC4

#D6DDC5

#C5D6DD

#CCC5DD

Compound

#DCCBC4

#DDD8C5

#C5D6DD

#C5CADD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D6D1

#EAE1DD

#F2EEEC

Darker

#BF9D8F

#946552

#573A2F

Saturation

#D5D0CE

#DDCCC5

#EEC5B4

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCBC4

#D4D0C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCBC4

#CECEC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCBC4

#DCCACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Wisp 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

#E4C5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCBC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CAD2

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.

#9EBAC5

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: #DCCBC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCBC4;

CSS Variable

--color-wisp: #DCCBC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisp': '#DCCBC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCBC4] text-[#DCCBC4]

SCSS

$wisp: #DCCBC4;

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#DBCAC3 · ΔE 0.4

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#DDCBC3 · ΔE 0.7

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#DCCDC5 · ΔE 1.1

Malted Milk

#DECAC2 · ΔE 1.3

Acapulco Sand

#DDC9C1 · ΔE 1.4

Southern Comfort

#DFCBC2 · ΔE 1.6

Pale Cherry Blossom

#E0CBC5 · ΔE 1.6

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#E0CEC9 · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCBC4?

#DCCBC4 is Wisp, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCBC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wisp?

Wisp 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 Wisp?

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

Where can I download Wisp?

You can download Wisp 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 Wisp?

The hex code is #DCCBC4. In RGB it's 220, 203, 196, and in HSL it's 17°, 26%, 82%.

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