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Dusty

#DFD1C1

RGB 223, 209, 193 · HSL 32°, 32%, 82% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 13

Dusty is #DFD1C1 in HEX — rgb(223, 209, 193), hsl(32°, 32%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 13%).

Dusty pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 32%, 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#DFD1C1

RGB223, 209, 193

HSL32°, 32%, 82%

HSV32°, 13%, 87%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 13

Decimal14668225

CSS RGBrgb(223, 209, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 32%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 1017 · CC-310

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ageless C-180

ΔE 0.4 · #DED0C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ageless 181

ΔE 0.4 · #E0D2C2

Dulux

Light Rice S13D1

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD0BF

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Linen SW9109

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD3C3

Behr

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD1C0

Valspar

Tagsale Linen 3001-10C

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CFBF

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 1.4 · #DFD4C4

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dune DE6128

ΔE 1.7 · #E3D2C0

Kilz

Almond Bisque LK200

ΔE 1.9 · #DBCCBB

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.7 · #E0D3BE

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.7 · #D9D2C1

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.6 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 5 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DFD1C1

#C2D0E0

Analogous

#E0C3C2

#DFD1C1

#DFE0C2

Triadic

#DFD1C1

#C2E0D2

#D2C2E0

Split-Complementary

#DFD1C1

#C2DFE0

#C3C2E0

Tetradic

#DFD1C1

#C2E0C3

#C2D0E0

#E0C2DF

Monochromatic

#AC875D

#C6AD90

#DFD1C1

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#DFD1C1

#D0E0C2

#C2D0E0

#D2C2E0

Compound

#DFD1C1

#DFE0C2

#C2D0E0

#C3C2E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DBCF

#EBE4DC

#F3EFEB

Darker

#C5A98A

#9B764B

#5C452A

Saturation

#D6D1CD

#E0D2C2

#EFD3B3

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD1C1

#D9D5C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD1C1

#D3D3C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD1C1

#E0CFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dusty 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

#E7C9AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD1C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CED0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#9DB0C7

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: #DFD1C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD1C1;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty: #DFD1C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty': '#DFD1C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD1C1] text-[#DFD1C1]

SCSS

$dusty: #DFD1C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD1C1?

#DFD1C1 is Dusty, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD1C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty?

Dusty 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 Dusty?

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

Where can I download Dusty?

You can download Dusty 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 Dusty?

The hex code is #DFD1C1. In RGB it's 223, 209, 193, and in HSL it's 32°, 32%, 82%.

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