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Baked Scone

#DEC9A1

RGB 222, 201, 161 · HSL 39°, 48%, 75% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 13

Baked Scone is #DEC9A1 in HEX — rgb(222, 201, 161), hsl(39°, 48%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 13%).

Baked Scone pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 48%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DEC9A1

RGB222, 201, 161

HSL39°, 48%, 75%

HSV39°, 27%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 13

Decimal14600609

CSS RGBrgb(222, 201, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 48%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

Exact match

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 0.9 · #E0C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.2 · #E1C9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 1.4 · #DBC8A2

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC6A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 1.6 · #DEC8A3

PPG

Hearth 1093-3 · 12-15

ΔE 1.6 · #E1CCA6

Benjamin Moore

Straw 270 · CC-290

ΔE 2 · #DACAA2

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 2.5 · #DDCCA7

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.8 · #D6C39E

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 3 · #E3CBA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.5 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.6 · #EAD2AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 6.3 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.4 · #B8B799

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

#DEC9A1

#A1B6DE

Analogous

#DEAAA1

#DEC9A1

#D5DEA1

Triadic

#DEC9A1

#A1DEC8

#C8A1DE

Split-Complementary

#DEC9A1

#A1D5DE

#AAA1DE

Tetradic

#DEC9A1

#A1DEAA

#A1B6DE

#DEA1D5

Monochromatic

#AA833C

#CAA868

#DEC9A1

#F2E9D9

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#DEC9A1

#B6DEA1

#A1B6DE

#C8A1DE

Compound

#DEC9A1

#D5DEA1

#A1B6DE

#AAA1DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4D3B4

#E8DDC9

#F0EBE1

Darker

#CCA866

#A17A32

#5F471B

Saturation

#C8C2B6

#DEC8A1

#EECD90

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEC9A1

#D7CDA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEC9A1

#CDCDA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEC9A1

#E0C4C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Baked Scone 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

#E6C394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEC9A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C8B8

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.

#7D97C8

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: #DEC9A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEC9A1;

CSS Variable

--color-baked-scone: #DEC9A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baked-scone': '#DEC9A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEC9A1] text-[#DEC9A1]

SCSS

$baked-scone: #DEC9A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEC9A1?

#DEC9A1 is Baked Scone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DEC9A1 warm or cool?

Baked Scone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Baked Scone?

Baked Scone 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 Baked Scone?

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

Where can I download Baked Scone?

You can download Baked Scone 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 Baked Scone?

The hex code is #DEC9A1. In RGB it's 222, 201, 161, and in HSL it's 39°, 48%, 75%.

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