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Frozen Frappe

#DDC5D3

RGB 221, 197, 211 · HSL 325°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 0, 11, 5, 13

Frozen Frappe is #DDC5D3 in HEX — rgb(221, 197, 211), hsl(325°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 5%, 13%).

Frozen Frappe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 26%, 82%. 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#DDC5D3

RGB221, 197, 211

HSL325°, 26%, 82%

HSV325°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 5, 13

Decimal14534099

CSS RGBrgb(221, 197, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frozen Frappe S46G1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Etcetera 1203

ΔE 1.3 · #E1C6D4

Vista Paint

Etcetera C-1202

ΔE 1.4 · #E1C6D3

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 2 · #D7C0CF

Valspar

Simple Violet 1004-6B

ΔE 2 · #E1C7D8

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #DFCAD6

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 2.6 · #DCCAD8

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 3.3 · #DAC7DA

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5 · #CDBACB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.8 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 5.9 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.4 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDC5D3

#C5DDCF

Analogous

#DBC5DD

#DDC5D3

#DDC5C7

Triadic

#DDC5D3

#D3DDC5

#C5D3DD

Split-Complementary

#DDC5D3

#C7DDC5

#C5DDDB

Tetradic

#DDC5D3

#DDDBC5

#C5DDCF

#C5C7DD

Monochromatic

#A4658A

#C195AE

#DDC5D3

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#DDC5D3

#DDCFC5

#C5DDCF

#C5D3DD

Compound

#DDC5D3

#DDC5C7

#C5DDCF

#C5DDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E4D1DC

#EADDE4

#F2ECEF

Darker

#BF8FAB

#945278

#572F46

Saturation

#D5CED2

#DDC5D3

#EEB4D6

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

13.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC5D3

#CECFD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC5D3

#C9C9D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC5D3

#DBC8C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Frozen Frappe 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

#E5C0B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC5D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C5DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#9EC5AF

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: #DDC5D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC5D3;

CSS Variable

--color-frozen-frappe: #DDC5D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frozen-frappe': '#DDC5D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC5D3] text-[#DDC5D3]

SCSS

$frozen-frappe: #DDC5D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC5D3?

#DDC5D3 is Frozen Frappe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC5D3 warm or cool?

Frozen Frappe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Frozen Frappe?

Frozen Frappe 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 Frozen Frappe?

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

Where can I download Frozen Frappe?

You can download Frozen Frappe 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 Frozen Frappe?

The hex code is #DDC5D3. In RGB it's 221, 197, 211, and in HSL it's 325°, 26%, 82%.

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