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Cream in My Coffee

#DFD2BE

RGB 223, 210, 190 · HSL 36°, 34%, 81% · CMYK 0, 6, 15, 13

Cream in My Coffee is #DFD2BE in HEX — rgb(223, 210, 190), hsl(36°, 34%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 13%).

Cream in My Coffee pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 34%, 81%. 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#DFD2BE

RGB223, 210, 190

HSL36°, 34%, 81%

HSV36°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 6, 15, 13

Decimal14668478

CSS RGBrgb(223, 210, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 34%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Mineral Water 272

ΔE 0.4 · #DED1BD

Sherwin-Williams

Maison Blanche SW7526

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD2BF

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 0.6 · #E0D3BE

Vista Paint

Mineral Water C-271

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD2BD

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1 · #DCD0BB

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 1.1 · #DED2BC

Benjamin Moore

Carlisle 1031

ΔE 1.2 · #DDCFBC

PPG

Sourdough 1084-3

ΔE 1.2 · #DDCFBC

Dunn-Edwards

Oyster DEC748

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D3BF

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #DACFBB

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.7 · #DECFB9

Kilz

Spanish Fortress TB-81

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D7C2

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.8 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #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

#DFD2BE

#BECBDF

Analogous

#DFC1BE

#DFD2BE

#DCDFBE

Triadic

#DFD2BE

#BEDFD2

#D2BEDF

Split-Complementary

#DFD2BE

#BEDCDF

#C1BEDF

Tetradic

#DFD2BE

#BEDFC1

#BECBDF

#DFBEDC

Monochromatic

#AD8B58

#C6AE8B

#DFD2BE

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#DFD2BE

#CBDFBE

#BECBDF

#D2BEDF

Compound

#DFD2BE

#DCDFBE

#BECBDF

#C1BEDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5DBCB

#EAE4DA

#F2EFEA

Darker

#C5AC85

#9C7A47

#5C4728

Saturation

#D3D0CA

#DFD2BE

#EFD5AE

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD2BE

#DAD5BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD2BE

#D4D4C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD2BE

#E0CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cream in My Coffee 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

#E7CAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CFCE

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.

#99ABC7

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: #DFD2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-cream-in-my-coffee: #DFD2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream-in-my-coffee': '#DFD2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD2BE] text-[#DFD2BE]

SCSS

$cream-in-my-coffee: #DFD2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD2BE?

#DFD2BE is Cream in My Coffee, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD2BE warm or cool?

Cream in My Coffee reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cream in My Coffee?

Cream in My Coffee 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 Cream in My Coffee?

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

Where can I download Cream in My Coffee?

You can download Cream in My Coffee 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 Cream in My Coffee?

The hex code is #DFD2BE. In RGB it's 223, 210, 190, and in HSL it's 36°, 34%, 81%.

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