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Brioche

#DFCFC3

RGB 223, 207, 195 · HSL 26°, 30%, 82% · CMYK 0, 7, 13, 13

Brioche is #DFCFC3 in HEX — rgb(223, 207, 195), hsl(26°, 30%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 13%).

Brioche pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 30%, 82%. 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#DFCFC3

RGB223, 207, 195

HSL26°, 30%, 82%

HSV26°, 13%, 87%

CMYK0, 7, 13, 13

Decimal14667715

CSS RGBrgb(223, 207, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 30%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parchment Paper S11C1

ΔE 0.8 · #DED0C4

Behr

Pebbled Courtyard 250E-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D0C2

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.2 · #DECDC3

Benjamin Moore

Charmeuse AF-265

ΔE 1.3 · #DCCDC3

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D3C6

PPG

Bermuda Sand 1074-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DACBBF

Sherwin-Williams

Only Natural SW7596

ΔE 2 · #E2D3C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Macaroon 138

ΔE 2 · #DACAC0

Vista Paint

Pale Starlet K-1118

ΔE 2.1 · #DBCBC2

Valspar

Tagsale Linen 3001-10C

ΔE 2.1 · #E0CFBF

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 2.9 · #D8CFC1

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 3.4 · #DFD6CB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 6.7 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DFCFC3

#C3D3DF

Analogous

#DFC3C5

#DFCFC3

#DFDDC3

Triadic

#DFCFC3

#C3DFCF

#CFC3DF

Split-Complementary

#DFCFC3

#C3DFDD

#C3C5DF

Tetradic

#DFCFC3

#C5DFC3

#C3D3DF

#DDC3DF

Monochromatic

#A98060

#C4A792

#DFCFC3

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#DFCFC3

#D3DFC3

#C3D3DF

#CFC3DF

Compound

#DFCFC3

#DFDDC3

#C3D3DF

#C3C5DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5D9CF

#EAE3DC

#F2EEEC

Darker

#C3A48C

#996E4D

#5A402C

Saturation

#D5D1CD

#DFCFC3

#EFCDB3

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFCFC3

#D8D4C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFCFC3

#D2D2C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFCFC3

#DFCDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Brioche 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

#E7C8AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFCFC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CDD2

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.

#9EB4C5

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: #DFCFC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFCFC3;

CSS Variable

--color-brioche: #DFCFC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brioche': '#DFCFC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFCFC3] text-[#DFCFC3]

SCSS

$brioche: #DFCFC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFCFC3?

#DFCFC3 is Brioche, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFCFC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brioche?

Brioche 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 Brioche?

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

Where can I download Brioche?

You can download Brioche 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 Brioche?

The hex code is #DFCFC3. In RGB it's 223, 207, 195, and in HSL it's 26°, 30%, 82%.

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