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Natural Linen

#DFD3C3

RGB 223, 211, 195 · HSL 34°, 30%, 82% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 13

Natural Linen is #DFD3C3 in HEX — rgb(223, 211, 195), hsl(34°, 30%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 13%).

Natural Linen pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 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#DFD3C3

RGB223, 211, 195

HSL34°, 30%, 82%

HSV34°, 13%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 13

Decimal14668739

CSS RGBrgb(223, 211, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 30%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Linen SW9109

Exact match

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD4C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Ageless 181

ΔE 0.8 · #E0D2C2

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 1017 · CC-310

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD1C1

Behr

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD1C0

Vista Paint

Ageless C-180

ΔE 1.2 · #DED0C0

Dulux

Light Rice S13D1

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD0BF

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD0C0

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD6C7

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.1 · #D9D2C1

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dune DE6128

ΔE 2.2 · #E3D2C0

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.6 · #E0D3BE

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 4.4 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.6 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DFD3C3

#C3CFDF

Analogous

#DFC5C3

#DFD3C3

#DDDFC3

Triadic

#DFD3C3

#C3DFD3

#D3C3DF

Split-Complementary

#DFD3C3

#C3DDDF

#C5C3DF

Tetradic

#DFD3C3

#C3DFC5

#C3CFDF

#DFC3DD

Monochromatic

#A98960

#C4AE92

#DFD3C3

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#DFD3C3

#CFDFC3

#C3CFDF

#D3C3DF

Compound

#DFD3C3

#DDDFC3

#C3CFDF

#C5C3DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5DCCF

#EAE4DC

#F2EFEC

Darker

#C3AB8C

#99784D

#5A462C

Saturation

#D5D2CD

#DFD3C3

#EFD5B3

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD3C3

#DAD6C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD3C3

#D5D5C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD3C3

#E0D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Natural Linen 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

#E7CBAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD3C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D0D2

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.

#9EAFC5

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: #DFD3C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD3C3;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-linen: #DFD3C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-linen': '#DFD3C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD3C3] text-[#DFD3C3]

SCSS

$natural-linen: #DFD3C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD3C3?

#DFD3C3 is Natural Linen, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD3C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Linen?

Natural Linen 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 Natural Linen?

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

Where can I download Natural Linen?

You can download Natural Linen 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 Natural Linen?

The hex code is #DFD3C3. In RGB it's 223, 211, 195, and in HSL it's 34°, 30%, 82%.

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