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Misty

#DECCC4

RGB 222, 204, 196 · HSL 18°, 28%, 82% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 13

Misty is #DECCC4 in HEX — rgb(222, 204, 196), hsl(18°, 28%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 13%).

Misty pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 28%, 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#DECCC4

RGB222, 204, 196

HSL18°, 28%, 82%

HSV18°, 12%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 13

Decimal14601412

CSS RGBrgb(222, 204, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 28%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2097-60

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.1 · #DECDC3

Vista Paint

Pale Starlet K-1118

ΔE 1.1 · #DBCBC2

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.5 · #E1CBC3

Valspar

Champagne Glee 2003-10C

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D0C8

PPG

Ginger Shortbread 1062-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E3CEC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 1.6 · #DACAC0

Dulux

Day Dreamer S08B1

ΔE 1.9 · #D9CCC4

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.2 · #E2CCC7

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 2.2 · #DBC7BD

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 2.6 · #E6D1CB

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 3.5 · #E3D3C6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.5 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 8.2 · #DDDDD5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DECCC4

#C4D6DE

Analogous

#DEC4C9

#DECCC4

#DED9C4

Triadic

#DECCC4

#C4DECC

#CCC4DE

Split-Complementary

#DECCC4

#C4DED9

#C4C9DE

Tetradic

#DECCC4

#C9DEC4

#C4D6DE

#D9C4DE

Monochromatic

#A77762

#C2A193

#DECCC4

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#DECCC4

#D6DEC4

#C4D6DE

#CCC4DE

Compound

#DECCC4

#DED9C4

#C4D6DE

#C4C9DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5D6D0

#EAE1DD

#F2EEEC

Darker

#C19D8D

#966550

#583A2D

Saturation

#D5D0CD

#DECCC4

#EEC5B4

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECCC4

#D5D2C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECCC4

#CFCFC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECCC4

#DECBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Misty 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

#E6C6AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECCC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CBD2

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.

#9EB9C5

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: #DECCC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECCC4;

CSS Variable

--color-misty: #DECCC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty': '#DECCC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECCC4] text-[#DECCC4]

SCSS

$misty: #DECCC4;

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#DFCBC2 · ΔE 1.0

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#DBCAC3 · ΔE 1.0

Soft Sand

#DCCDC5 · ΔE 1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECCC4?

#DECCC4 is Misty, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DECCC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty?

Misty 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 Misty?

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

Where can I download Misty?

You can download Misty 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 Misty?

The hex code is #DECCC4. In RGB it's 222, 204, 196, and in HSL it's 18°, 28%, 82%.

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