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Shōji

#DED5C7

RGB 222, 213, 199 · HSL 37°, 26%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 13

Shōji is #DED5C7 in HEX — rgb(222, 213, 199), hsl(37°, 26%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 13%).

Shōji pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 26%, 83%. 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#DED5C7

RGB222, 213, 199

HSL37°, 26%, 83%

HSV37°, 10%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 13

Decimal14603719

CSS RGBrgb(222, 213, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 26%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Casual Elegance 1075-3

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD5C8

Vista Paint

Powder Cake C-201

ΔE 0.6 · #DDD4C7

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 0.6 · #E0D6C8

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.7 · #DED6C7

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 0.8 · #DCD5C7

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD4C7

Dulux

Mason Bay Half NZ9D1

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD8CA

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD7CB

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD6CB

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.1 · #D7D2C5

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 2.1 · #D8CFC1

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.7 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DED5C7

#C8D1DF

Analogous

#DFCBC8

#DED5C7

#DCDFC8

Triadic

#DED5C7

#C8DFD6

#D6C8DF

Split-Complementary

#DED5C7

#C8DCDF

#CBC8DF

Tetradic

#DED5C7

#C8DFCB

#C8D1DF

#DFC8DC

Monochromatic

#A68E68

#C3B298

#DED5C7

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DED5C7

#D1DFC8

#C8D1DF

#D6C8DF

Compound

#DED5C7

#DCDFC8

#C8D1DF

#CBC8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5DED3

#EBE6DF

#F3F0ED

Darker

#C1AF92

#967C53

#58482F

Saturation

#D7D4D0

#DFD6C8

#EFDAB8

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED5C7

#DBD7C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED5C7

#D7D7C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED5C7

#DFD3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shōji 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

#E6CCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED5C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D1D5

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.

#A1B0C7

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: #DED5C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED5C7;

CSS Variable

--color-shōji: #DED5C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shōji': '#DED5C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED5C7] text-[#DED5C7]

SCSS

$shōji: #DED5C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED5C7?

#DED5C7 is Shōji, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DED5C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shōji?

Shōji 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 Shōji?

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

Where can I download Shōji?

You can download Shōji 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 Shōji?

The hex code is #DED5C7. In RGB it's 222, 213, 199, and in HSL it's 37°, 26%, 83%.

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