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Fairview Taupe

#DFCAD6

RGB 223, 202, 214 · HSL 326°, 25%, 83% · CMYK 0, 9, 4, 13

Fairview Taupe is #DFCAD6 in HEX — rgb(223, 202, 214), hsl(326°, 25%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 4%, 13%).

Fairview Taupe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 25%, 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#DFCAD6

RGB223, 202, 214

HSL326°, 25%, 83%

HSV326°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 4, 13

Decimal14666454

CSS RGBrgb(223, 202, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 25%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

Exact match

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 1.4 · #DFCCD6

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DCCAD8

Vista Paint

Naughty Marietta C-1195

ΔE 2 · #E3CBDA

Dulux

Frozen Frappe S46G1

ΔE 2.2 · #DDC5D3

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

ΔE 2.2 · #DFC9D1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCEDE

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD1DB

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 4 · #E2D4DF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.4 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.3 · #DDCBCD

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E1D3E6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFCAD6

#C9DED2

Analogous

#DDC9DE

#DFCAD6

#DEC9CA

Triadic

#DFCAD6

#D5DEC9

#C9D5DE

Split-Complementary

#DFCAD6

#CADEC9

#C9DEDD

Tetradic

#DFCAD6

#DEDDC9

#C9DED2

#C9CADE

Monochromatic

#A5698B

#C299B0

#DFCAD6

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#DFCAD6

#DED2C9

#C9DED2

#C9D5DE

Compound

#DFCAD6

#DEC9CA

#C9DED2

#C9DEDD

Variations

Lighter

#E5D4DD

#EBDFE6

#F2EDF0

Darker

#C093AC

#945479

#573046

Saturation

#D7D0D4

#DEC9D5

#EFB9D7

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFCAD6

#D2D3D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFCAD6

#CECED4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFCAD6

#DECCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fairview Taupe 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

#E7C4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFCAD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C9E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#A1C7B1

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: #DFCAD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFCAD6;

CSS Variable

--color-fairview-taupe: #DFCAD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairview-taupe': '#DFCAD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFCAD6] text-[#DFCAD6]

SCSS

$fairview-taupe: #DFCAD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFCAD6?

#DFCAD6 is Fairview Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFCAD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairview Taupe?

Fairview Taupe 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 Fairview Taupe?

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

Where can I download Fairview Taupe?

You can download Fairview Taupe 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 Fairview Taupe?

The hex code is #DFCAD6. In RGB it's 223, 202, 214, and in HSL it's 326°, 25%, 83%.

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