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Malted

#DECCCF

RGB 222, 204, 207 · HSL 350°, 21%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 7, 13

Malted is #DECCCF in HEX — rgb(222, 204, 207), hsl(350°, 21%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 13%).

Malted pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 350°, 21%, 84%. 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#DECCCF

RGB222, 204, 207

HSL350°, 21%, 84%

HSV350°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 7, 13

Decimal14601423

CSS RGBrgb(222, 204, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 21%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Malted N160-2

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 0.6 · #DDCBCD

Dulux

Bunny Soft Half S48D1H

ΔE 0.7 · #DECDD1

Valspar

Lilac Buds 1004-8B

ΔE 0.7 · #DFCCCE

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 0.8 · #E0CDD1

Benjamin Moore

Paris 1262

ΔE 1.9 · #E1CBCC

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D0D5

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CCD1

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 2.9 · #E8D2D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 2.9 · #DACFD4

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.7 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.8 · #D6C8C3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

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 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

#DECCCF

#CEDFDC

Analogous

#DFCED9

#DECCCF

#DFD3CE

Triadic

#DECCCF

#D0DFCE

#CED0DF

Split-Complementary

#DECCCF

#CEDFD3

#CED9DF

Tetradic

#DECCCF

#D9DFCE

#CEDFDC

#D3CEDF

Monochromatic

#A27179

#C19FA5

#DECCCF

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#DECCCF

#DFDCCE

#CEDFDC

#CED0DF

Compound

#DECCCF

#DFD3CE

#CEDFDC

#CED9DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5D8DA

#EBE2E4

#F3EFEF

Darker

#BE999F

#915B64

#55343A

Saturation

#D9D4D4

#DFCED0

#EFBEC6

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECCCF

#D4D3D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECCCF

#CFCFCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECCCF

#DDCDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malted 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

#E6C6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECCCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CBDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A4C8C2

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: #DECCCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECCCF;

CSS Variable

--color-malted: #DECCCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malted': '#DECCCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECCCF] text-[#DECCCF]

SCSS

$malted: #DECCCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECCCF?

#DECCCF is Malted, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DECCCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malted?

Malted 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?

Malted 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?

You can download Malted 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?

The hex code is #DECCCF. In RGB it's 222, 204, 207, and in HSL it's 350°, 21%, 84%.

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