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Bone

#DCCCB2

RGB 220, 204, 178 · HSL 37°, 38%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 14

Bone is #DCCCB2 in HEX — rgb(220, 204, 178), hsl(37°, 38%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 14%).

Bone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 38%, 78%. 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#DCCCB2

RGB220, 204, 178

HSL37°, 38%, 78%

HSV37°, 19%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 14

Decimal14470322

CSS RGBrgb(220, 204, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 38%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bone UL160-15

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 0.4 · #DDCDB3

Benjamin Moore

Everlasting 1038

ΔE 0.7 · #DDCDB4

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 0.8 · #DACBB2

PPG

Seriously Sand 1085-3

ΔE 1 · #DCCCB4

Sherwin-Williams

Softer Tan SW6141

ΔE 1.2 · #DACAB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1.6 · #DCCFB6

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CDB3

Valspar

Dakota Trail 6008-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #D8CCB0

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.3 · #DCD0B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.4 · #DECFB9

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 2.5 · #E2D3B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.4 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.9 · #E6C9A2

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

#DCCCB2

#B2C2DC

Analogous

#DCB7B2

#DCCCB2

#D7DCB2

Triadic

#DCCCB2

#B2DCCC

#CCB2DC

Split-Complementary

#DCCCB2

#B2D7DC

#B7B2DC

Tetradic

#DCCCB2

#B2DCB7

#B2C2DC

#DCB2D7

Monochromatic

#A9854C

#C5A97D

#DCCCB2

#F4EFE6

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#DCCCB2

#C2DCB2

#B2C2DC

#CCB2DC

Compound

#DCCCB2

#D7DCB2

#B2C2DC

#B7B2DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D6C1

#E8E0D2

#F1EDE6

Darker

#C5A879

#9B7840

#5B4624

Saturation

#CDC8C1

#DCCCB2

#EED0A0

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCCB2

#D6D0B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCCB2

#CFCFB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCCB2

#DDC8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bone 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

#E4C6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCCB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBC5

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.

#8DA3C5

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: #DCCCB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCCB2;

CSS Variable

--color-bone: #DCCCB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bone': '#DCCCB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCCB2] text-[#DCCCB2]

SCSS

$bone: #DCCCB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCCB2?

#DCCCB2 is Bone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCCB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bone?

Bone 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 Bone?

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

Where can I download Bone?

You can download Bone 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 Bone?

The hex code is #DCCCB2. In RGB it's 220, 204, 178, and in HSL it's 37°, 38%, 78%.

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