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Pearl Bush

#DED1C6

RGB 222, 209, 198 · HSL 27°, 27%, 82% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 13

Pearl Bush is #DED1C6 in HEX — rgb(222, 209, 198), hsl(27°, 27%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 13%).

Pearl Bush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#DED1C6

RGB222, 209, 198

HSL27°, 27%, 82%

HSV27°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 13

Decimal14602694

CSS RGBrgb(222, 209, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 27%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parchment Paper S11C1

ΔE 0.7 · #DED0C4

Vista Paint

Pink Fluff K-1190

ΔE 1.1 · #DED3C7

PPG

Gray Beige 14-30

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD1C6

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD4C7

Behr

Translucent Silk MQ3-36

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D5CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD2C7

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CDC3

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D3C6

Valspar

Champagne Glee 2003-10C

ΔE 1.9 · #E0D0C8

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.9 · #DECDC3

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 2.1 · #DFD6CB

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 2.4 · #D8CFC1

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 6 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 6.1 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DED1C6

#C5D2DD

Analogous

#DDC5C6

#DED1C6

#DDDCC5

Triadic

#DED1C6

#C5DDD0

#D0C5DD

Split-Complementary

#DED1C6

#C5DDDC

#C5C6DD

Tetradic

#DED1C6

#C6DDC5

#C5D2DD

#DCC5DD

Monochromatic

#A68164

#C2A994

#DED1C6

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#DED1C6

#D2DDC5

#C5D2DD

#D0C5DD

Compound

#DED1C6

#DDDCC5

#C5D2DD

#C5C6DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D9D0

#EAE3DD

#F2EFEC

Darker

#C0A58E

#957051

#58412E

Saturation

#D5D1CD

#DDD0C5

#EECEB4

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED1C6

#D8D5C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED1C6

#D3D3C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED1C6

#DED0D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearl Bush 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

#E6C9B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED1C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CED4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#9EB4C5

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: #DED1C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED1C6;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-bush: #DED1C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-bush': '#DED1C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED1C6] text-[#DED1C6]

SCSS

$pearl-bush: #DED1C6;

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#DCD3CA · ΔE 1.9

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#DCCDC5 · ΔE 2.1

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#DED0C0 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED1C6?

#DED1C6 is Pearl Bush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DED1C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl Bush?

Pearl Bush 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 Pearl Bush?

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

Where can I download Pearl Bush?

You can download Pearl Bush 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 Pearl Bush?

The hex code is #DED1C6. In RGB it's 222, 209, 198, and in HSL it's 27°, 27%, 82%.

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