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Natural Tan

#DCD2C3

RGB 220, 210, 195 · HSL 36°, 26%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 14

Natural Tan is #DCD2C3 in HEX — rgb(220, 210, 195), hsl(36°, 26%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 14%).

Natural Tan pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 26%, 81%. 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#DCD2C3

RGB220, 210, 195

HSL36°, 26%, 81%

HSV36°, 11%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 14

Decimal14471875

CSS RGBrgb(220, 210, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 26%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

Exact match

PPG

Cool Concrete 1023-2

ΔE 0.9 · #D9D0C1

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DAD0C0

Benjamin Moore

Elmira HC-84

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4C4

Vista Paint

Earthling C-215

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Plymouth Beige historic-plymouth-beige

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD3C2

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CFC1

Behr

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD1C0

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD4C3

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.4 · #DFD6C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D2C1

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

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

#DCD2C3

#C2CCDB

Analogous

#DBC4C2

#DCD2C3

#D9DBC2

Triadic

#DCD2C3

#C2DBD1

#D1C2DB

Split-Complementary

#DCD2C3

#C2D9DB

#C4C2DB

Tetradic

#DCD2C3

#C2DBC4

#C2CCDB

#DBC2D9

Monochromatic

#A38962

#BFAD92

#DCD2C3

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DCD2C3

#CCDBC2

#C2CCDB

#D1C2DB

Compound

#DCD2C3

#D9DBC2

#C2CCDB

#C4C2DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2DACE

#E8E3DC

#F1EFEB

Darker

#BEAA8D

#927851

#56462E

Saturation

#D2CFCB

#DBD1C2

#EDD5B0

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD2C3

#D8D4C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD2C3

#D4D4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD2C3

#DDD0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Natural Tan 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

#E4CAAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD2C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CFD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#9CACC3

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: #DCD2C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD2C3;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-tan: #DCD2C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-tan': '#DCD2C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD2C3] text-[#DCD2C3]

SCSS

$natural-tan: #DCD2C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD2C3?

#DCD2C3 is Natural Tan, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCD2C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Tan?

Natural Tan 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 Natural Tan?

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

Where can I download Natural Tan?

You can download Natural Tan 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 Natural Tan?

The hex code is #DCD2C3. In RGB it's 220, 210, 195, and in HSL it's 36°, 26%, 81%.

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