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Pale Gold

#DCD0B8

RGB 220, 208, 184 · HSL 40°, 34%, 79% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 14

Pale Gold is #DCD0B8 in HEX — rgb(220, 208, 184), hsl(40°, 34%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 14%).

Pale Gold pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 34%, 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#DCD0B8

RGB220, 208, 184

HSL40°, 34%, 79%

HSV40°, 16%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 14

Decimal14471352

CSS RGBrgb(220, 208, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 34%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 0.7 · #DBD0B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 0.7 · #DCCFB6

Dulux

Ecru S15D1

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD2BB

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.1 · #D9CDB5

Benjamin Moore

Bare CSP-275

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD1BA

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 1.3 · #DED2BC

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D4BB

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.5 · #DECFB9

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2 · #E0D3BE

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCDB3

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 2.2 · #DACFBB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.5 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DCD0B8

#B7C3DC

Analogous

#DCBDB7

#DCD0B8

#D6DCB7

Triadic

#DCD0B8

#B7DCD0

#D0B7DC

Split-Complementary

#DCD0B8

#B7D6DC

#BDB7DC

Tetradic

#DCD0B8

#B7DCBD

#B7C3DC

#DCB7D6

Monochromatic

#A78B52

#C2AE84

#DCD0B8

#F5F1EA

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#DCD0B8

#C3DCB7

#B7C3DC

#D0B7DC

Compound

#DCD0B8

#D6DCB7

#B7C3DC

#BDB7DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D9C6

#E8E2D6

#F1EEE8

Darker

#C3AC80

#987D45

#5A4927

Saturation

#CFCBC4

#DCD0B7

#EDD5A6

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD0B8

#D8D2B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD0B8

#D2D2BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD0B8

#DDCDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Gold 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

#E4C9A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD0B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CEC9

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.

#93A3C3

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: #DCD0B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD0B8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-gold: #DCD0B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-gold': '#DCD0B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD0B8] text-[#DCD0B8]

SCSS

$pale-gold: #DCD0B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD0B8?

#DCD0B8 is Pale Gold, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD0B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Gold?

Pale Gold 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 Pale Gold?

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

Where can I download Pale Gold?

You can download Pale Gold 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 Pale Gold?

The hex code is #DCD0B8. In RGB it's 220, 208, 184, and in HSL it's 40°, 34%, 79%.

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