PINKS

Urban Bird

#DDD4C5

RGB 221, 212, 197 · HSL 38°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 13

Urban Bird is #DDD4C5 in HEX — rgb(221, 212, 197), hsl(38°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 13%).

Urban Bird pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 26%, 82%. 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#DDD4C5

RGB221, 212, 197

HSL38°, 26%, 82%

HSV38°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 13

Decimal14537925

CSS RGBrgb(221, 212, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elmira HC-84

ΔE 0.6 · #DCD4C4

Vista Paint

Earthling C-215

ΔE 0.6 · #DCD4C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.7 · #DED6C7

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Tan SW7567

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD2C3

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD4C4

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 1 · #DCD5C7

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4C3

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D7C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D2C1

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CFC1

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.7 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5.1 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DDD4C5

#C5CEDD

Analogous

#DDC8C5

#DDD4C5

#DADDC5

Triadic

#DDD4C5

#C5DDD4

#D4C5DD

Split-Complementary

#DDD4C5

#C5DADD

#C8C5DD

Tetradic

#DDD4C5

#C5DDC8

#C5CEDD

#DDC5DA

Monochromatic

#A48D65

#C1B195

#DDD4C5

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DDD4C5

#CEDDC5

#C5CEDD

#D4C5DD

Compound

#DDD4C5

#DADDC5

#C5CEDD

#C8C5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DDD1

#EAE5DD

#F2F0EC

Darker

#BFAE8F

#947C52

#57482F

Saturation

#D5D2CE

#DDD4C5

#EED9B4

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD4C5

#DAD6C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD4C5

#D6D6C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD4C5

#DED2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Urban Bird 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

#E5CCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD4C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D1D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#9EADC5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DDD4C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD4C5;

CSS Variable

--color-urban-bird: #DDD4C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban-bird': '#DDD4C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD4C5] text-[#DDD4C5]

SCSS

$urban-bird: #DDD4C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD4C5?

#DDD4C5 is Urban Bird, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD4C5 warm or cool?

Urban Bird reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Urban Bird?

Urban Bird 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 Urban Bird?

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

Where can I download Urban Bird?

You can download Urban Bird 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 Urban Bird?

The hex code is #DDD4C5. In RGB it's 221, 212, 197, and in HSL it's 38°, 26%, 82%.

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