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Palest Satin

#DCCDB9

RGB 220, 205, 185 · HSL 34°, 33%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 14

Palest Satin is #DCCDB9 in HEX — rgb(220, 205, 185), hsl(34°, 33%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 14%).

Palest Satin pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 33%, 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#DCCDB9

RGB220, 205, 185

HSL34°, 33%, 79%

HSV34°, 16%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 14

Decimal14470585

CSS RGBrgb(220, 205, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 33%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dainty Lace MQ3-11

ΔE 0.7 · #DCCCB7

PPG

Sourdough 1084-3

ΔE 0.9 · #DDCFBC

Benjamin Moore

Carlisle 1031

ΔE 0.9 · #DDCFBC

Sherwin-Williams

Stucco SW7569

ΔE 1.1 · #DCCFBA

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.2 · #DECFB9

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 1.2 · #DACCBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandstone Palette 273

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CCB6

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD0BB

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.6 · #DACFBB

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 2 · #D8CBB4

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.2 · #E0D3BE

Dunn-Edwards

Oyster DEC748

ΔE 2.3 · #E3D3BF

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.7 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.7 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

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

#DCCDB9

#B8C7DB

Analogous

#DBBAB8

#DCCDB9

#D9DBB8

Triadic

#DCCDB9

#B8DBCC

#CCB8DB

Split-Complementary

#DCCDB9

#B8D9DB

#BAB8DB

Tetradic

#DCCDB9

#B8DBBA

#B8C7DB

#DBB8D9

Monochromatic

#A68254

#C1A785

#DCCDB9

#F5F0EB

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#DCCDB9

#C7DBB8

#B8C7DB

#CCB8DB

Compound

#DCCDB9

#D9DBB8

#B8C7DB

#BAB8DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D6C6

#E8E0D6

#F1EDE8

Darker

#C2A581

#977447

#594428

Saturation

#CFCAC4

#DBCCB8

#EDCEA6

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCDB9

#D6D1BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCDB9

#D0D0BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCDB9

#DDCACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Palest Satin 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

#E4C6A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCDB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBCA

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.

#94A8C3

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: #DCCDB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCDB9;

CSS Variable

--color-palest-satin: #DCCDB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'palest-satin': '#DCCDB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCDB9] text-[#DCCDB9]

SCSS

$palest-satin: #DCCDB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCDB9?

#DCCDB9 is Palest Satin, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCDB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Palest Satin?

Palest Satin 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 Palest Satin?

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

Where can I download Palest Satin?

You can download Palest Satin 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 Palest Satin?

The hex code is #DCCDB9. In RGB it's 220, 205, 185, and in HSL it's 34°, 33%, 79%.

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