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October Mist

#DFD6C7

RGB 223, 214, 199 · HSL 38°, 27%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 13

October Mist is #DFD6C7 in HEX — rgb(223, 214, 199), hsl(38°, 27%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 13%).

October Mist pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 27%, 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#DFD6C7

RGB223, 214, 199

HSL38°, 27%, 83%

HSV38°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 13

Decimal14669511

CSS RGBrgb(223, 214, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 27%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

October Mist LK220

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.4 · #DED6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 0.6 · #E0D6C8

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 0.8 · #E1D7C7

Vista Paint

Harrow Gate C-229

ΔE 0.9 · #DCD5C6

Benjamin Moore

Elmira HC-84

ΔE 1 · #DCD4C4

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 1 · #DCD5C7

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD4C4

Dulux

Mason Bay Half NZ9D1

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD8CA

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.9 · #DED8C6

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 2.1 · #DCD8C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.5 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.5 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#DFD6C7

#C8D1DF

Analogous

#DFCBC8

#DFD6C7

#DCDFC8

Triadic

#DFD6C7

#C8DFD7

#D7C8DF

Split-Complementary

#DFD6C7

#C8DCDF

#CBC8DF

Tetradic

#DFD6C7

#C8DFCB

#C8D1DF

#DFC8DC

Monochromatic

#A89067

#C3B397

#DFD6C7

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DFD6C7

#D1DFC8

#C8D1DF

#D7C8DF

Compound

#DFD6C7

#DCDFC8

#C8D1DF

#CBC8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6DFD3

#EBE7DF

#F3F1ED

Darker

#C2B091

#977E52

#59492F

Saturation

#D7D5D0

#DFD7C8

#EFDBB8

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD6C7

#DCD8C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD6C7

#D8D8C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD6C7

#E0D4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

October Mist 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

#E7CDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD6C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D2D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A1AFC7

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: #DFD6C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD6C7;

CSS Variable

--color-october-mist: #DFD6C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'october-mist': '#DFD6C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD6C7] text-[#DFD6C7]

SCSS

$october-mist: #DFD6C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD6C7?

#DFD6C7 is October Mist, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD6C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with October Mist?

October Mist 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 October Mist?

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

Where can I download October Mist?

You can download October Mist 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 October Mist?

The hex code is #DFD6C7. In RGB it's 223, 214, 199, and in HSL it's 38°, 27%, 83%.

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