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Kangaroo Paw

#DECAC5

RGB 222, 202, 197 · HSL 12°, 27%, 82% · CMYK 0, 9, 11, 13

Kangaroo Paw is #DECAC5 in HEX — rgb(222, 202, 197), hsl(12°, 27%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 11%, 13%).

Kangaroo Paw pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 27%, 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#DECAC5

RGB222, 202, 197

HSL12°, 27%, 82%

HSV12°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 11, 13

Decimal14600901

CSS RGBrgb(222, 202, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 27%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Kangaroo Paw 1060-3

Exact match

Dulux

Lip Gloss S04C1

ΔE 0.7 · #DECBC7

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2101-60

ΔE 1 · #E1CCC6

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 1.1 · #DDC9C6

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CBC3

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 1.9 · #DBCCC7

Sherwin-Williams

White Truffle SW6029

ΔE 2.3 · #D7C8C2

Valspar

Rosario Ridge 1005-10C

ΔE 2.6 · #DAC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.6 · #D6C8C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2.8 · #E4CCC3

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.9 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 3.9 · #EBD1CA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.7 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.8 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DECAC5

#C5D9DD

Analogous

#DDC5CC

#DECAC5

#DDD6C5

Triadic

#DECAC5

#C5DDCA

#CAC5DD

Split-Complementary

#DECAC5

#C5DDD6

#C5CCDD

Tetradic

#DECAC5

#CCDDC5

#C5D9DD

#D6C5DD

Monochromatic

#A67164

#C29D94

#DECAC5

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#DECAC5

#D9DDC5

#C5D9DD

#CAC5DD

Compound

#DECAC5

#DDD6C5

#C5D9DD

#C5CCDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D4D0

#EAE0DD

#F2EDEC

Darker

#C0988E

#955F51

#58362E

Saturation

#D5CFCD

#DDCAC5

#EEC0B4

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECAC5

#D4D1C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECAC5

#CECEC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECAC5

#DECACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kangaroo Paw 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

#E6C4AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECAC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C9D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#9EBDC5

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: #DECAC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECAC5;

CSS Variable

--color-kangaroo-paw: #DECAC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kangaroo-paw': '#DECAC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECAC5] text-[#DECAC5]

SCSS

$kangaroo-paw: #DECAC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECAC5?

#DECAC5 is Kangaroo Paw, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DECAC5 warm or cool?

Kangaroo Paw reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kangaroo Paw?

Kangaroo Paw 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 Kangaroo Paw?

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

Where can I download Kangaroo Paw?

You can download Kangaroo Paw 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 Kangaroo Paw?

The hex code is #DECAC5. In RGB it's 222, 202, 197, and in HSL it's 12°, 27%, 82%.

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