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Fossil White

#DDCBAF

RGB 221, 203, 175 · HSL 37°, 40%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 21, 13

Fossil White is #DDCBAF in HEX — rgb(221, 203, 175), hsl(37°, 40%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 21%, 13%).

Fossil White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 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#DDCBAF

RGB221, 203, 175

HSL37°, 40%, 78%

HSV37°, 21%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 21, 13

Decimal14535599

CSS RGBrgb(221, 203, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 40%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 0.6 · #DECCAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 0.9 · #E0CDB1

Benjamin Moore

Harmony AF-90

ΔE 1 · #DECDB2

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #DDC9AE

Behr

Bone UL160-15

ΔE 1.4 · #DCCCB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 1.5 · #DDCDB3

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E1CFB2

Dulux

Sand Blast S12E2

ΔE 1.7 · #DEC9AB

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.8 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCDAE

Sherwin-Williams

Tres Naturale SW9101

ΔE 1.9 · #DCC7AD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.6 · #DCD0B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.5 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.5 · #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

#DDCBAF

#B0C2DD

Analogous

#DDB6B0

#DDCBAF

#D8DDB0

Triadic

#DDCBAF

#B0DDCC

#CCB0DD

Split-Complementary

#DDCBAF

#B0D8DD

#B6B0DD

Tetradic

#DDCBAF

#B0DDB6

#B0C2DD

#DDB0D8

Monochromatic

#AB8649

#C6A97B

#DDCBAF

#F4EFE6

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#DDCBAF

#C2DDB0

#B0C2DD

#CCB0DD

Compound

#DDCBAF

#D8DDB0

#B0C2DD

#B6B0DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D6C0

#E9E0D2

#F1EDE6

Darker

#C7A977

#9E793D

#5D4622

Saturation

#CEC8C0

#DDCCB0

#EED0A0

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCBAF

#D7CFB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCBAF

#CECEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCBAF

#DEC7CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fossil White 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

#E5C59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCBAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CAC3

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.

#8CA2C6

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: #DDCBAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCBAF;

CSS Variable

--color-fossil-white: #DDCBAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fossil-white': '#DDCBAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCBAF] text-[#DDCBAF]

SCSS

$fossil-white: #DDCBAF;

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#DAC9AB · ΔE 1.4

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#DACAAC · ΔE 1.4

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#E2CEAF · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCBAF?

#DDCBAF is Fossil White, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCBAF warm or cool?

Fossil White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fossil White?

Fossil White 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 Fossil White?

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

Where can I download Fossil White?

You can download Fossil White 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 Fossil White?

The hex code is #DDCBAF. In RGB it's 221, 203, 175, and in HSL it's 37°, 40%, 78%.

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