PINKS

Pickled Pork

#DDBBAA

RGB 221, 187, 170 · HSL 20°, 43%, 77% · CMYK 0, 15, 23, 13

Pickled Pork is #DDBBAA in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 170), hsl(20°, 43%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 23%, 13%).

Pickled Pork pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 43%, 77%. 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#DDBBAA

RGB221, 187, 170

HSL20°, 43%, 77%

HSV20°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 23, 13

Decimal14531498

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 43%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 1.2 · #DAB8A8

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 1.3 · #DCB8A8

Dulux

Maiko S09F2

ΔE 1.6 · #D8B8A6

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 1.7 · #DBBBA7

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #DFB8A7

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E2BCAE

Benjamin Moore

Southern 1173

ΔE 2.5 · #D7B4A4

Vista Paint

Antoinette Pink C-41

ΔE 3 · #E5C1B3

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3 · #DFC2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Retro Peach DEC703

ΔE 3.2 · #E7C0AD

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 3.2 · #D6BCAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Antoinette Pink 42

ΔE 3.4 · #E7C2B4

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.1 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.2 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 11.7 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#DDBBAA

#ABCDDE

Analogous

#DEABB4

#DDBBAA

#DED5AB

Triadic

#DDBBAA

#ABDEBC

#BCABDE

Split-Complementary

#DDBBAA

#ABDED5

#ABB4DE

Tetradic

#DDBBAA

#B4DEAB

#ABCDDE

#D5ABDE

Monochromatic

#AB6744

#C89074

#DDBBAA

#F3E8E2

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#DDBBAA

#CDDEAB

#ABCDDE

#BCABDE

Compound

#DDBBAA

#DED5AB

#ABCDDE

#ABB4DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4C9BC

#E9D8CF

#F1E8E4

Darker

#C98E71

#9F5B39

#5E3420

Saturation

#CCC2BD

#DEBCAB

#EEB69A

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBBAA

#CDC6AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBBAA

#C1C1AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBBAA

#DDB9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pickled Pork 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

#E5B99B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBBAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BEBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#87B2C7

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #DDBBAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBBAA;

CSS Variable

--color-pickled-pork: #DDBBAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pickled-pork': '#DDBBAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBBAA] text-[#DDBBAA]

SCSS

$pickled-pork: #DDBBAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBBAA?

#DDBBAA is Pickled Pork, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBBAA warm or cool?

Pickled Pork reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pickled Pork?

Pickled Pork 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 Pickled Pork?

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

Where can I download Pickled Pork?

You can download Pickled Pork 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 Pickled Pork?

The hex code is #DDBBAA. In RGB it's 221, 187, 170, and in HSL it's 20°, 43%, 77%.

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