PINKS

Malted Milk

#DECABD

RGB 222, 202, 189 · HSL 24°, 33%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 15, 13

Malted Milk is #DECABD in HEX — rgb(222, 202, 189), hsl(24°, 33%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 15%, 13%).

Malted Milk pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 33%, 81%. 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#DECABD

RGB222, 202, 189

HSL24°, 33%, 81%

HSV24°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 15, 13

Decimal14600893

CSS RGBrgb(222, 202, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 33%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Malted Milk SW6057

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pinky CSP-340

ΔE 1.7 · #DECDBE

Vista Paint

Beach Bound K-1110

ΔE 1.9 · #DDC6BB

PPG

Belle Of The Ball 1061-3

ΔE 2 · #E3CBC0

Dulux

Mornington S09E1

ΔE 2 · #DCC5B9

Behr

Artisan Tea S220-2

ΔE 2.1 · #DCC5BA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.2 · #DECDC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 2.3 · #DACAC0

Valspar

Tagsale Linen 3001-10C

ΔE 2.4 · #E0CFBF

Dunn-Edwards

Dry Creek DE6122

ΔE 2.8 · #D8C7B6

Kilz

Almond Bisque LK200

ΔE 2.8 · #DBCCBB

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 4.6 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.8 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

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

#DECABD

#BFD2DF

Analogous

#DFBFC2

#DECABD

#DFDBBF

Triadic

#DECABD

#BFDFCB

#CBBFDF

Split-Complementary

#DECABD

#BFDFDB

#BFC2DF

Tetradic

#DECABD

#C2DFBF

#BFD2DF

#DBBFDF

Monochromatic

#AB7A59

#C5A38C

#DECABD

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#DECABD

#D2DFBF

#BFD2DF

#CBBFDF

Compound

#DECABD

#DFDBBF

#BFD2DF

#BFC2DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5D6CB

#EAE0DA

#F2EDEA

Darker

#C49F86

#9B6948

#5B3D29

Saturation

#D3CECA

#DFCBBF

#EFC8AE

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECABD

#D5D0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECABD

#CECEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECABD

#DEC8CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malted Milk 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

#E6C4A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECABD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C9CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#99B4C6

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: #DECABD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECABD;

CSS Variable

--color-malted-milk: #DECABD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malted-milk': '#DECABD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECABD] text-[#DECABD]

SCSS

$malted-milk: #DECABD;

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Charmeuse

#DBCCC2 · ΔE 2.6

Malted Milk

#DECAC2 · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECABD?

#DECABD is Malted Milk, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DECABD warm or cool?

Malted Milk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Malted Milk?

Malted Milk 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 Malted Milk?

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

Where can I download Malted Milk?

You can download Malted Milk 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 Malted Milk?

The hex code is #DECABD. In RGB it's 222, 202, 189, and in HSL it's 24°, 33%, 81%.

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