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Kyoto Pearl

#DFD6D1

RGB 223, 214, 209 · HSL 21°, 18%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 6, 13

Kyoto Pearl is #DFD6D1 in HEX — rgb(223, 214, 209), hsl(21°, 18%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 13%).

Kyoto Pearl pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 18%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DFD6D1

RGB223, 214, 209

HSL21°, 18%, 85%

HSV21°, 6%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 6, 13

Decimal14669521

CSS RGBrgb(223, 214, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 18%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crushed Almond Half S07B1H

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD7D2

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD3CE

PPG

Steel Me 1018-1

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD5CE

Valspar

Crushed Out 7001-19

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D7D2

Sherwin-Williams

Dreamy White SW6021

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D9D5

Behr

Stonewashed Brown N190-2

ΔE 1.4 · #DFD4CD

Vista Paint

Miguel Angel K-1175

ΔE 1.7 · #DFD5CD

Benjamin Moore

Hint 2114-60

ΔE 2.1 · #DDD5D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Wall 544

ΔE 2.1 · #E3DCD6

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 2.6 · #DDD8CF

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 2.6 · #D6D0CB

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 3.9 · #EBE0D9

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.7 · #E4E2D3

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

#DFD6D1

#D2DBE0

Analogous

#E0D2D4

#DFD6D1

#E0DED2

Triadic

#DFD6D1

#D2E0D7

#D7D2E0

Split-Complementary

#DFD6D1

#D2E0DE

#D2D4E0

Tetradic

#DFD6D1

#D4E0D2

#D2DBE0

#DED2E0

Monochromatic

#A18678

#C0AEA5

#DFD6D1

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#DFD6D1

#DBE0D2

#D2DBE0

#D7D2E0

Compound

#DFD6D1

#E0DED2

#D2DBE0

#D2D4E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DFDB

#ECE7E5

#F3F1F0

Darker

#BDA99E

#8F7060

#544137

Saturation

#DBD8D7

#E0D7D2

#EFD2C2

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD6D1

#DBD9D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD6D1

#D8D8D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD6D1

#DFD5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kyoto Pearl 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

#E7CDB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD6D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D2DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A7BECA

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: #DFD6D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD6D1;

CSS Variable

--color-kyoto-pearl: #DFD6D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kyoto-pearl': '#DFD6D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD6D1] text-[#DFD6D1]

SCSS

$kyoto-pearl: #DFD6D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD6D1?

#DFD6D1 is Kyoto Pearl, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD6D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kyoto Pearl?

Kyoto Pearl 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 Kyoto Pearl?

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

Where can I download Kyoto Pearl?

You can download Kyoto Pearl 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 Kyoto Pearl?

The hex code is #DFD6D1. In RGB it's 223, 214, 209, and in HSL it's 21°, 18%, 85%.

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