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Peasant Bread

#DDC7A8

RGB 221, 199, 168 · HSL 35°, 44%, 76% · CMYK 0, 10, 24, 13

Peasant Bread is #DDC7A8 in HEX — rgb(221, 199, 168), hsl(35°, 44%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 13%).

Peasant Bread pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 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#DDC7A8

RGB221, 199, 168

HSL35°, 44%, 76%

HSV35°, 24%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 24, 13

Decimal14534568

CSS RGBrgb(221, 199, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 44%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Toasted Pine Nut SW7696

ΔE 0.7 · #DCC6A6

Dulux

Land Light S13E2

ΔE 0.8 · #DFC8AA

Behr

Ancient Scroll MQ3-44

ΔE 1.1 · #E0CAAB

Benjamin Moore

Arizona 2162-50

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC4A5

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #DDC8AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshmallow Mist 265

ΔE 1.2 · #E0CAAA

Vista Paint

Flan C-236

ΔE 1.5 · #E2C9AA

Dunn-Edwards

Travertine DEC738

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC6AA

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 2 · #E1C6A8

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2.1 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.5 · #D9C6AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3 · #E6CDAB

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.8 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.3 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #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

#DDC7A8

#A7BDDD

Analogous

#DDABA7

#DDC7A8

#D8DDA7

Triadic

#DDC7A8

#A7DDC6

#C6A7DD

Split-Complementary

#DDC7A8

#A7D8DD

#ABA7DD

Tetradic

#DDC7A8

#A7DDAB

#A7BDDD

#DDA7D8

Monochromatic

#A97E42

#C7A370

#DDC7A8

#F2EADE

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#DDC7A8

#BDDDA7

#A7BDDD

#C6A7DD

Compound

#DDC7A8

#D8DDA7

#A7BDDD

#ABA7DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D2B8

#E8DDCD

#F0EBE3

Darker

#C9A36D

#9E7337

#5D431F

Saturation

#CAC3BA

#DDC6A7

#EEC996

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC7A8

#D5CCA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC7A8

#CBCBAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC7A8

#DEC3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peasant Bread 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

#E5C299

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC7A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C7BD

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.

#839FC6

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: #DDC7A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC7A8;

CSS Variable

--color-peasant-bread: #DDC7A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peasant-bread': '#DDC7A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC7A8] text-[#DDC7A8]

SCSS

$peasant-bread: #DDC7A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC7A8?

#DDC7A8 is Peasant Bread, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC7A8 warm or cool?

Peasant Bread reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Peasant Bread?

Peasant Bread 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 Peasant Bread?

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

Where can I download Peasant Bread?

You can download Peasant Bread 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 Peasant Bread?

The hex code is #DDC7A8. In RGB it's 221, 199, 168, and in HSL it's 35°, 44%, 76%.

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