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Shy Time

#DFB8A7

RGB 223, 184, 167 · HSL 18°, 47%, 76% · CMYK 0, 17, 25, 13

Shy Time is #DFB8A7 in HEX — rgb(223, 184, 167), hsl(18°, 47%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 25%, 13%).

Shy Time pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 47%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DFB8A7

RGB223, 184, 167

HSL18°, 47%, 76%

HSV18°, 25%, 87%

CMYK0, 17, 25, 13

Decimal14661799

CSS RGBrgb(223, 184, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 47%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

Exact match

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 1.2 · #DDB5A5

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 1.4 · #DCB8A8

PPG

Shrimp Salad 18-15

ΔE 1.9 · #E3B8A9

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #E2BCAE

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 2.2 · #DAB8A8

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 2.2 · #E2B6A7

Vista Paint

Wasaga Beach K-1085

ΔE 2.4 · #E6BBA8

Benjamin Moore

Conch 052

ΔE 2.5 · #E7BEAD

Dunn-Edwards

Retro Peach DEC703

ΔE 3 · #E7C0AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Laurel historic-mountain-laurel

ΔE 3.7 · #D7AE9C

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 13.6 · #E1C9A1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#DFB8A7

#A5CDDF

Analogous

#DFA5B1

#DFB8A7

#DFD3A5

Triadic

#DFB8A7

#A5DFB6

#B6A5DF

Split-Complementary

#DFB8A7

#A5DFD3

#A5B1DF

Tetradic

#DFB8A7

#B1DFA5

#A5CDDF

#D3A5DF

Monochromatic

#AC5F3E

#CA896D

#DFB8A7

#F3E4DD

#F8F0EC

Rectangle

#DFB8A7

#CDDFA5

#A5CDDF

#B6A5DF

Compound

#DFB8A7

#DFD3A5

#A5CDDF

#A5B1DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5C5B7

#E9D4CC

#F1E7E3

Darker

#CC876A

#A25533

#60311C

Saturation

#CABEB9

#DFB6A5

#EFB095

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB8A7

#CCC5A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB8A7

#BFBFA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB8A7

#DFB6BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shy Time 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

#E7B798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB8A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BCBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#81B3C9

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #DFB8A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB8A7;

CSS Variable

--color-shy-time: #DFB8A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shy-time': '#DFB8A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB8A7] text-[#DFB8A7]

SCSS

$shy-time: #DFB8A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB8A7?

#DFB8A7 is Shy Time, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB8A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shy Time?

Shy Time 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 Shy Time?

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

Where can I download Shy Time?

You can download Shy Time 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 Shy Time?

The hex code is #DFB8A7. In RGB it's 223, 184, 167, and in HSL it's 18°, 47%, 76%.

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