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Colony Buff

#DDC6AB

RGB 221, 198, 171 · HSL 32°, 42%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 13

Colony Buff is #DDC6AB in HEX — rgb(221, 198, 171), hsl(32°, 42%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 13%).

Colony Buff pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 42%, 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#DDC6AB

RGB221, 198, 171

HSL32°, 42%, 77%

HSV32°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 13

Decimal14534315

CSS RGBrgb(221, 198, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 42%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Colony Buff SW7723

Exact match

Behr

Sand Motif PPU4-13

ΔE 0.5 · #DDC6AA

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff's View DEC720

ΔE 0.5 · #DDC5AA

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 1 · #DEC8AE

Benjamin Moore

Cocoa 1122

ΔE 1.4 · #DBC6AD

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #DDC8AB

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.6 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.6 · #D8C4A8

Vista Paint

Sandunia K-1045

ΔE 1.7 · #DFC4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 2.2 · #E2C8AA

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E1C6A8

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E9CDB4

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 6.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DDC6AB

#ACC3DD

Analogous

#DDADAC

#DDC6AB

#DBDDAC

Triadic

#DDC6AB

#ACDDC6

#C6ACDD

Split-Complementary

#DDC6AB

#ACDBDD

#ADACDD

Tetradic

#DDC6AB

#ACDDAD

#ACC3DD

#DDACDB

Monochromatic

#AA7B46

#C7A175

#DDC6AB

#F3EBE2

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#DDC6AB

#C3DDAC

#ACC3DD

#C6ACDD

Compound

#DDC6AB

#DBDDAC

#ACC3DD

#ADACDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D1BC

#E8DDCF

#F1EBE4

Darker

#C8A072

#9E6F3A

#5D4120

Saturation

#CCC5BD

#DDC6AC

#EEC79B

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC6AB

#D4CCAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC6AB

#CACAAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC6AB

#DEC3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Colony 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

#E5C19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC6AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C6C0

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.

#87A5C6

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: #DDC6AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC6AB;

CSS Variable

--color-colony-buff: #DDC6AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colony-buff': '#DDC6AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC6AB] text-[#DDC6AB]

SCSS

$colony-buff: #DDC6AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC6AB?

#DDC6AB is Colony Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC6AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colony Buff?

Colony 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 Colony Buff?

Colony 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 Colony Buff?

You can download Colony 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 Colony Buff?

The hex code is #DDC6AB. In RGB it's 221, 198, 171, and in HSL it's 32°, 42%, 77%.

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