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Lentil

#DECFB5

RGB 222, 207, 181 · HSL 38°, 38%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 13

Lentil is #DECFB5 in HEX — rgb(222, 207, 181), hsl(38°, 38%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 13%).

Lentil pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 38%, 79%. 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#DECFB5

RGB222, 207, 181

HSL38°, 38%, 79%

HSV38°, 18%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 13

Decimal14602165

CSS RGBrgb(222, 207, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 38%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lentil N270-2

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dirty Martini SW9119

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 0.8 · #DDCDB3

Benjamin Moore

Everlasting 1038

ΔE 0.9 · #DDCDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1 · #DCCFB6

PPG

Sand Fossil 1098-3

ΔE 1 · #DECFB3

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D2B6

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.5 · #DACBB2

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 1.5 · #E2D3B8

Vista Paint

Yarmouth Oyster C-1421

ΔE 1.5 · #D9CDB3

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD0B8

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.1 · #DECFB9

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.6 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.2 · #E6C9A2

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

#DECFB5

#B5C4DE

Analogous

#DEBBB5

#DECFB5

#D8DEB5

Triadic

#DECFB5

#B5DECF

#CFB5DE

Split-Complementary

#DECFB5

#B5D8DE

#BBB5DE

Tetradic

#DECFB5

#B5DEBB

#B5C4DE

#DEB5D8

Monochromatic

#AC8A4D

#C6AD80

#DECFB5

#F6F1EA

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#DECFB5

#C4DEB5

#B5C4DE

#CFB5DE

Compound

#DECFB5

#D8DEB5

#B5C4DE

#BBB5DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4D9C4

#E9E2D4

#F1EEE7

Darker

#C7AB7C

#9D7B40

#5D4824

Saturation

#D0CBC3

#DECFB5

#EED3A5

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DECFB5

#D9D2B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DECFB5

#D2D2B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DECFB5

#DFCBCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lentil 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

#E6C8A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DECFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CDC7

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.

#90A4C6

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 · 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 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: #DECFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DECFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-lentil: #DECFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lentil': '#DECFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DECFB5] text-[#DECFB5]

SCSS

$lentil: #DECFB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DECFB5?

#DECFB5 is Lentil, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DECFB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lentil?

Lentil 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 Lentil?

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

Where can I download Lentil?

You can download Lentil 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 Lentil?

The hex code is #DECFB5. In RGB it's 222, 207, 181, and in HSL it's 38°, 38%, 79%.

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