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Dainty Lace

#DCCCB7

RGB 220, 204, 183 · HSL 34°, 35%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 17, 14

Dainty Lace is #DCCCB7 in HEX — rgb(220, 204, 183), hsl(34°, 35%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 17%, 14%).

Dainty Lace pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 35%, 79%. 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#DCCCB7

RGB220, 204, 183

HSL34°, 35%, 79%

HSV34°, 17%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 17, 14

Decimal14470327

CSS RGBrgb(220, 204, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 35%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dainty Lace MQ3-11

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.2 · #DECFB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandstone Palette 273

ΔE 1.3 · #D9CCB6

Benjamin Moore

Havana 1121

ΔE 1.4 · #E0CDB7

Sherwin-Williams

Stucco SW7569

ΔE 1.4 · #DCCFBA

PPG

Chalkware 1087-4

ΔE 1.6 · #E0CEB7

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 1.7 · #D8CBB4

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 1.8 · #DACCBA

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1.9 · #DCD0BB

Dunn-Edwards

Quicksand DEC754

ΔE 2 · #E2D0B9

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.2 · #DACBB2

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 2.2 · #DACFBB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.7 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.8 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #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

#DCCCB7

#B7C7DC

Analogous

#DCB9B7

#DCCCB7

#DADCB7

Triadic

#DCCCB7

#B7DCCC

#CCB7DC

Split-Complementary

#DCCCB7

#B7DADC

#B9B7DC

Tetradic

#DCCCB7

#B7DCB9

#B7C7DC

#DCB7DA

Monochromatic

#A98351

#C3A783

#DCCCB7

#F5F0EA

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#DCCCB7

#C7DCB7

#B7C7DC

#CCB7DC

Compound

#DCCCB7

#DADCB7

#B7C7DC

#B9B7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D6C5

#E8E0D5

#F1EDE8

Darker

#C4A67F

#997444

#5A4427

Saturation

#CFCAC4

#DCCCB7

#EECEA5

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

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCCB7

#D6D0B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCCB7

#CFCFBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCCB7

#DDC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dainty Lace 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

#E4C6A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCCB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBC9

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.

#92A8C4

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: #DCCCB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCCB7;

CSS Variable

--color-dainty-lace: #DCCCB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dainty-lace': '#DCCCB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCCB7] text-[#DCCCB7]

SCSS

$dainty-lace: #DCCCB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCCB7?

#DCCCB7 is Dainty Lace, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCCB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dainty Lace?

Dainty Lace 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 Dainty Lace?

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

Where can I download Dainty Lace?

You can download Dainty Lace 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 Dainty Lace?

The hex code is #DCCCB7. In RGB it's 220, 204, 183, and in HSL it's 34°, 35%, 79%.

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