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Natural Almond

#DED2BC

RGB 222, 210, 188 · HSL 39°, 34%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 13

Natural Almond is #DED2BC in HEX — rgb(222, 210, 188), hsl(39°, 34%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 13%).

Natural Almond pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 34%, 80%. 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#DED2BC

RGB222, 210, 188

HSL39°, 34%, 80%

HSV39°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 13

Decimal14602940

CSS RGBrgb(222, 210, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 34%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

Exact match

Dulux

Muriwai NZ9E2

ΔE 0.6 · #DDD2BB

Benjamin Moore

Dulce CSP-250

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D4BE

Vista Paint

Mineral Water C-271

ΔE 0.7 · #DDD2BD

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 0.8 · #E0D3BE

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster Bar SW7565

ΔE 1 · #DBD0BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Mineral Water 272

ΔE 1.1 · #DED1BD

PPG

Toasted Almond 1097-3 · 15-26

ΔE 1.3 · #DACFBA

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.3 · #DCD0B8

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.6 · #DACFBB

Dunn-Edwards

Oyster DEC748

ΔE 2 · #E3D3BF

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.7 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.8 · #E6C9A2

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

#DED2BC

#BBC7DD

Analogous

#DDC0BB

#DED2BC

#D8DDBB

Triadic

#DED2BC

#BBDDD1

#D1BBDD

Split-Complementary

#DED2BC

#BBD8DD

#C0BBDD

Tetradic

#DED2BC

#BBDDC0

#BBC7DD

#DDBBD8

Monochromatic

#AB8D54

#C4AF87

#DED2BC

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#DED2BC

#C7DDBB

#BBC7DD

#D1BBDD

Compound

#DED2BC

#D8DDBB

#BBC7DD

#C0BBDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4DAC8

#E9E3D8

#F1EEE9

Darker

#C4AD82

#9A7D46

#5B4928

Saturation

#D1CEC7

#DDD1BB

#EED6AA

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED2BC

#DAD4BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED2BC

#D4D4BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED2BC

#DFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Natural Almond 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

#E6CAA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED2BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CFCC

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.

#96A6C5

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: #DED2BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED2BC;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-almond: #DED2BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-almond': '#DED2BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED2BC] text-[#DED2BC]

SCSS

$natural-almond: #DED2BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED2BC?

#DED2BC is Natural Almond, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DED2BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Almond?

Natural Almond 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 Natural Almond?

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

Where can I download Natural Almond?

You can download Natural Almond 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 Natural Almond?

The hex code is #DED2BC. In RGB it's 222, 210, 188, and in HSL it's 39°, 34%, 80%.

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