PINKS

Pearls & Lace

#DCD0CB

RGB 220, 208, 203 · HSL 18°, 20%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 14

Pearls & Lace is #DCD0CB in HEX — rgb(220, 208, 203), hsl(18°, 20%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 14%).

Pearls & Lace pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 20%, 83%. 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#DCD0CB

RGB220, 208, 203

HSL18°, 20%, 83%

HSV18°, 8%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 14

Decimal14471371

CSS RGBrgb(220, 208, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 20%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vision Of Light MQ3-7

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD1CA

Dulux

Instant S09B1

ΔE 1.2 · #D9CDC7

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD3CE

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 1.7 · #DBCCC7

Valspar

Ancestral Haze 1004-10C

ΔE 1.8 · #E0D4D1

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2107-60

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D0C8

PPG

Romeo 1056-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E3D2CE

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 2.3 · #D6D0CB

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CDCA

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.8 · #D6C8C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 3 · #D6D2CE

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.4 · #DECDC3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.2 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.9 · #E0D7DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DCD0CB

#CBD7DC

Analogous

#DCCBCE

#DCD0CB

#DCD9CB

Triadic

#DCD0CB

#CBDCD0

#D0CBDC

Split-Complementary

#DCD0CB

#CBDCD9

#CBCEDC

Tetradic

#DCD0CB

#CEDCCB

#CBD7DC

#D9CBDC

Monochromatic

#9F7E6F

#BEA79D

#DCD0CB

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#DCD0CB

#D7DCCB

#CBD7DC

#D0CBDC

Compound

#DCD0CB

#DCD9CB

#CBD7DC

#CBCEDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DAD5

#E9E3E1

#F2EFEE

Darker

#BBA297

#8E6A5B

#533D34

Saturation

#D6D3D1

#DCD0CB

#EEC9BA

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD0CB

#D6D4CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD0CB

#D2D2CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD0CB

#DCCFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearls & 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

#E4C9B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD0CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CED8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A1BBC7

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: #DCD0CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD0CB;

CSS Variable

--color-pearls-&-lace: #DCD0CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearls-&-lace': '#DCD0CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD0CB] text-[#DCD0CB]

SCSS

$pearls-&-lace: #DCD0CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD0CB?

#DCD0CB is Pearls & Lace, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD0CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearls & Lace?

Pearls & 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 Pearls & Lace?

Pearls & 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 Pearls & Lace?

You can download Pearls & 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 Pearls & Lace?

The hex code is #DCD0CB. In RGB it's 220, 208, 203, and in HSL it's 18°, 20%, 83%.

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