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Powder Cake

#DFD7CA

RGB 223, 215, 202 · HSL 37°, 25%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 13

Powder Cake is #DFD7CA in HEX — rgb(223, 215, 202), hsl(37°, 25%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 13%).

Powder Cake pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 25%, 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#DFD7CA

RGB223, 215, 202

HSL37°, 25%, 83%

HSV37°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 13

Decimal14669770

CSS RGBrgb(223, 215, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 25%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Powder Cake 202

Exact match

Dulux

Majestic Beige SP2E3

ΔE 0.4 · #E0D8CB

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD7CB

PPG

Maybe Mushroom 1020-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D8CB

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 1 · #DCD5C7

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 1 · #E0D6C8

Vista Paint

Powder Cake C-201

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD4C7

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD6CB

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD6C7

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 1.4 · #DFD4C7

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.6 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.6 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DFD7CA

#C9D1DE

Analogous

#DECBC9

#DFD7CA

#DCDEC9

Triadic

#DFD7CA

#C9DED6

#D6C9DE

Split-Complementary

#DFD7CA

#C9DCDE

#CBC9DE

Tetradic

#DFD7CA

#C9DECB

#C9D1DE

#DEC9DC

Monochromatic

#A58E69

#C2B299

#DFD7CA

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#DFD7CA

#D1DEC9

#C9D1DE

#D6C9DE

Compound

#DFD7CA

#DCDEC9

#C9D1DE

#CBC9DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5DED4

#EBE6DF

#F2F0ED

Darker

#C0AF93

#947C54

#574830

Saturation

#D7D4D0

#DED6C9

#EFDAB9

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

14.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD7CA

#DCD9CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD7CA

#D8D8CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD7CA

#E0D5D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Powder Cake 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

#E7CEB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD7CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D3D7

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.

#A1B0C7

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: #DFD7CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD7CA;

CSS Variable

--color-powder-cake: #DFD7CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder-cake': '#DFD7CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD7CA] text-[#DFD7CA]

SCSS

$powder-cake: #DFD7CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD7CA?

#DFD7CA is Powder Cake, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD7CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder Cake?

Powder Cake 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 Powder Cake?

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

Where can I download Powder Cake?

You can download Powder Cake 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 Powder Cake?

The hex code is #DFD7CA. In RGB it's 223, 215, 202, and in HSL it's 37°, 25%, 83%.

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