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Holmes Cream

#DDC9AE

RGB 221, 201, 174 · HSL 34°, 41%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 13

Holmes Cream is #DDC9AE in HEX — rgb(221, 201, 174), hsl(34°, 41%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 13%).

Holmes Cream pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 41%, 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#DDC9AE

RGB221, 201, 174

HSL34°, 41%, 77%

HSV34°, 21%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 13

Decimal14535086

CSS RGBrgb(221, 201, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 41%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 0.9 · #DCC7AD

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 0.9 · #DEC8AE

Benjamin Moore

Alpaca 1074

ΔE 1.1 · #DECAAD

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.2 · #D9C6AB

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.5 · #DECCAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 1.5 · #E0CDB1

Behr

Sand Motif PPU4-13

ΔE 1.6 · #DDC6AA

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.9 · #D8C4A8

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff's View DEC720

ΔE 2 · #DDC5AA

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E1CFB2

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E9CDB4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.5 · #E6C9A2

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

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

#DDC9AE

#ACC1DC

Analogous

#DCB0AC

#DDC9AE

#D9DCAC

Triadic

#DDC9AE

#ACDCC8

#C8ACDC

Split-Complementary

#DDC9AE

#ACD9DC

#B0ACDC

Tetradic

#DDC9AE

#ACDCB0

#ACC1DC

#DCACD9

Monochromatic

#A97E47

#C6A376

#DDC9AE

#F3ECE2

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#DDC9AE

#C1DCAC

#ACC1DC

#C8ACDC

Compound

#DDC9AE

#D9DCAC

#ACC1DC

#B0ACDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D3BD

#E8DDD0

#F0EBE5

Darker

#C7A373

#9D723B

#5C4321

Saturation

#CCC5BD

#DCC8AC

#EECA9B

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC9AE

#D5CEAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC9AE

#CDCDB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC9AE

#DEC5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Holmes Cream 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

#E5C39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC9AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C8C2

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.

#88A3C6

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: #DDC9AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC9AE;

CSS Variable

--color-holmes-cream: #DDC9AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'holmes-cream': '#DDC9AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC9AE] text-[#DDC9AE]

SCSS

$holmes-cream: #DDC9AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC9AE?

#DDC9AE is Holmes Cream, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC9AE warm or cool?

Holmes Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Holmes Cream?

Holmes Cream 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 Holmes Cream?

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

Where can I download Holmes Cream?

You can download Holmes Cream 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 Holmes Cream?

The hex code is #DDC9AE. In RGB it's 221, 201, 174, and in HSL it's 34°, 41%, 77%.

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