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Flying Dove

#DED8CD

RGB 222, 216, 205 · HSL 39°, 20%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 13

Flying Dove is #DED8CD in HEX — rgb(222, 216, 205), hsl(39°, 20%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 13%).

Flying Dove pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 20%, 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#DED8CD

RGB222, 216, 205

HSL39°, 20%, 84%

HSV39°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 13

Decimal14604493

CSS RGBrgb(222, 216, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 20%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

Exact match

Vista Paint

Silver Plume K-934

ΔE 0.4 · #DFD9CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 0.5 · #DED8CE

Dulux

Polished Opal SN3D1

ΔE 0.6 · #E0D9CE

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD9CF

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDACF

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 0.9 · #DBD6CB

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD7CB

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

ΔE 1 · #DBD7CD

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD8CF

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD7CE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.1 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.8 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DED8CD

#CED4DE

Analogous

#DED0CE

#DED8CD

#DCDECE

Triadic

#DED8CD

#CEDED9

#D9CEDE

Split-Complementary

#DED8CD

#CEDCDE

#D0CEDE

Tetradic

#DED8CD

#CEDED0

#CED4DE

#DECEDC

Monochromatic

#A19172

#C0B5A0

#DED8CD

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DED8CD

#D4DECE

#CED4DE

#D9CEDE

Compound

#DED8CD

#DCDECE

#CED4DE

#D0CEDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5E0D8

#EBE8E2

#F3F1EF

Darker

#BDB19A

#907E5C

#544935

Saturation

#D9D7D4

#DED9CE

#EFDEBE

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED8CD

#DCD9CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED8CD

#D9D9CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED8CD

#DFD6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Flying Dove 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

#E6CFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED8CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D4D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A4B1C8

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: #DED8CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED8CD;

CSS Variable

--color-flying-dove: #DED8CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flying-dove': '#DED8CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED8CD] text-[#DED8CD]

SCSS

$flying-dove: #DED8CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED8CD?

#DED8CD is Flying Dove, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DED8CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flying Dove?

Flying Dove 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 Flying Dove?

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

Where can I download Flying Dove?

You can download Flying Dove 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 Flying Dove?

The hex code is #DED8CD. In RGB it's 222, 216, 205, and in HSL it's 39°, 20%, 84%.

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