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Light Crushed Almond

#DDD7D1

RGB 221, 215, 209 · HSL 30°, 15%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 13

Light Crushed Almond is #DDD7D1 in HEX — rgb(221, 215, 209), hsl(30°, 15%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 13%).

Light Crushed Almond pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 15%, 84%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DDD7D1

RGB221, 215, 209

HSL30°, 15%, 84%

HSV30°, 5%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 13

Decimal14538705

CSS RGBrgb(221, 215, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 15%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pearl Ash Half S12B1H

ΔE 0.6 · #DCD6D1

Sherwin-Williams

Simple White SW7021

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD9D2

Behr

Dove HDC-MD-21

ΔE 1 · #DAD5CE

PPG

Steel Me 1018-1

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD5CE

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Shade DEW395

ΔE 1.3 · #DCD8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Old Grey Mare 545

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD7D3

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.6 · #DDD8CF

Valspar

Vanilla Steam 2006-10C

ΔE 1.6 · #E1DAD2

Vista Paint

Ice Age K-822

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D6D1

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1458

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDAD6

Kilz

Foggy Skies RJ190

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD7CD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 3.8 · #E7E1D8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 5.8 · #DAE2DD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DDD7D1

#D0D6DC

Analogous

#DCD0D0

#DDD7D1

#DCDCD0

Triadic

#DDD7D1

#D0DCD6

#D6D0DC

Split-Complementary

#DDD7D1

#D0DCDC

#D0D0DC

Tetradic

#DDD7D1

#D0DCD0

#D0D6DC

#DCD0DC

Monochromatic

#9B8A78

#BCB0A4

#DDD7D1

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#DDD7D1

#D6DCD0

#D0D6DC

#D6D0DC

Compound

#DDD7D1

#DCDCD0

#D0D6DC

#D0D0DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3DED9

#EAE7E3

#F2F1EF

Darker

#B9AB9E

#897662

#504539

Saturation

#D8D6D4

#DCD6D0

#EED6BF

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD7D1

#DAD9D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD7D1

#D8D8D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD7D1

#DDD6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Crushed Almond 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

#E5CEB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD7D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D3DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A4B6C8

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: #DDD7D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD7D1;

CSS Variable

--color-light-crushed-almond: #DDD7D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-crushed-almond': '#DDD7D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD7D1] text-[#DDD7D1]

SCSS

$light-crushed-almond: #DDD7D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD7D1?

#DDD7D1 is Light Crushed Almond, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD7D1 warm or cool?

Light Crushed Almond reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Crushed Almond?

Light Crushed Almond 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 Light Crushed Almond?

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

Where can I download Light Crushed Almond?

You can download Light Crushed Almond 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 Light Crushed Almond?

The hex code is #DDD7D1. In RGB it's 221, 215, 209, and in HSL it's 30°, 15%, 84%.

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