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Cameo Role

#DDCAAF

RGB 221, 202, 175 · HSL 35°, 40%, 78% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 13

Cameo Role is #DDCAAF in HEX — rgb(221, 202, 175), hsl(35°, 40%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 13%).

Cameo Role pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 40%, 78%. 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#DDCAAF

RGB221, 202, 175

HSL35°, 40%, 78%

HSV35°, 21%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 13

Decimal14535343

CSS RGBrgb(221, 202, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 40%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

ΔE 0.5 · #DDC9AE

Benjamin Moore

Alpaca 1074

ΔE 1.1 · #DECAAD

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.2 · #DECCAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 1.2 · #E0CDB1

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 1.3 · #DCC7AD

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.4 · #D9C6AB

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC8AE

Behr

Bone UL160-15

ΔE 1.4 · #DCCCB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 1.6 · #DDCDB3

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 2 · #E1CFB2

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 2.2 · #D8C4A8

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.7 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.8 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.8 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#DDCAAF

#B0C3DD

Analogous

#DDB4B0

#DDCAAF

#DADDB0

Triadic

#DDCAAF

#B0DDCB

#CBB0DD

Split-Complementary

#DDCAAF

#B0DADD

#B4B0DD

Tetradic

#DDCAAF

#B0DDB4

#B0C3DD

#DDB0DA

Monochromatic

#AB8349

#C6A77B

#DDCAAF

#F4EEE6

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#DDCAAF

#C3DDB0

#B0C3DD

#CBB0DD

Compound

#DDCAAF

#DADDB0

#B0C3DD

#B4B0DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D5C0

#E9DFD2

#F1ECE6

Darker

#C7A677

#9E753D

#5D4522

Saturation

#CEC8C0

#DDCBB0

#EECDA0

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCAAF

#D6CFB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCAAF

#CDCDB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCAAF

#DEC6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cameo Role 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

#E5C49E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCAAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C9C3

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.

#8CA4C6

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 · 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 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: #DDCAAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCAAF;

CSS Variable

--color-cameo-role: #DDCAAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cameo-role': '#DDCAAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCAAF] text-[#DDCAAF]

SCSS

$cameo-role: #DDCAAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCAAF?

#DDCAAF is Cameo Role, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCAAF warm or cool?

Cameo Role reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cameo Role?

Cameo Role 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 Cameo Role?

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

Where can I download Cameo Role?

You can download Cameo Role 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 Cameo Role?

The hex code is #DDCAAF. In RGB it's 221, 202, 175, and in HSL it's 35°, 40%, 78%.

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