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Tailor's Buff

#DDC2A8

RGB 221, 194, 168 · HSL 29°, 44%, 76% · CMYK 0, 12, 24, 13

Tailor's Buff is #DDC2A8 in HEX — rgb(221, 194, 168), hsl(29°, 44%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 24%, 13%).

Tailor's Buff pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 44%, 76%. 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#DDC2A8

RGB221, 194, 168

HSL29°, 44%, 76%

HSV29°, 24%, 87%

CMYK0, 12, 24, 13

Decimal14533288

CSS RGBrgb(221, 194, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 44%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tailor's Buff C-1353

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Candle Light 168

ΔE 0.8 · #DDC1A6

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff's View DEC720

ΔE 1.5 · #DDC5AA

PPG

Weathered Sandstone 1082-4

ΔE 1.7 · #DFC0A6

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 1.8 · #E0C6AE

Behr

Irish Cream MQ2-8

ΔE 1.8 · #E0C5A8

Sherwin-Williams

Colony Buff SW7723

ΔE 2 · #DDC6AB

Benjamin Moore

Burlap 2163-50

ΔE 2.2 · #DBC1AB

Dulux

Pancake Mix S10E2

ΔE 2.4 · #D7BDA6

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.8 · #E0BFA8

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2.9 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.3 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 4.1 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 7.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#DDC2A8

#A7C3DD

Analogous

#DDA7A8

#DDC2A8

#DDDCA7

Triadic

#DDC2A8

#A7DDC1

#C1A7DD

Split-Complementary

#DDC2A8

#A7DDDC

#A7A8DD

Tetradic

#DDC2A8

#A8DDA7

#A7C3DD

#DCA7DD

Monochromatic

#A97442

#C79A70

#DDC2A8

#F2E8DE

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#DDC2A8

#C3DDA7

#A7C3DD

#C1A7DD

Compound

#DDC2A8

#DDDCA7

#A7C3DD

#A7A8DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4CDB8

#E8DACD

#F0E9E3

Darker

#C99A6D

#9E6937

#5D3D1F

Saturation

#CAC2BA

#DDC1A7

#EEC096

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC2A8

#D1CAA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC2A8

#C7C7AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC2A8

#DEBFC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tailor's Buff 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

#E5BE99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC2A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C3BD

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.

#83A6C6

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: #DDC2A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC2A8;

CSS Variable

--color-tailor's-buff: #DDC2A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tailor's-buff': '#DDC2A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC2A8] text-[#DDC2A8]

SCSS

$tailor's-buff: #DDC2A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC2A8?

#DDC2A8 is Tailor's Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC2A8 warm or cool?

Tailor's Buff reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tailor's Buff?

Tailor's Buff 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 Tailor's Buff?

Tailor's Buff pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tailor's Buff?

You can download Tailor's Buff 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 Tailor's Buff?

The hex code is #DDC2A8. In RGB it's 221, 194, 168, and in HSL it's 29°, 44%, 76%.

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