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Clay Angel

#DFD7CB

RGB 223, 215, 203 · HSL 36°, 24%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 13

Clay Angel is #DFD7CB in HEX — rgb(223, 215, 203), hsl(36°, 24%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 13%).

Clay Angel pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 24%, 84%. 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#DFD7CB

RGB223, 215, 203

HSL36°, 24%, 84%

HSV36°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 13

Decimal14669771

CSS RGBrgb(223, 215, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 24%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Always Neutral 559

Exact match

Dulux

Glinks Gully Half NZ9F7

ΔE 0.6 · #E0D8CB

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD6CB

Behr

Chocolate Froth 720C-2

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD6CB

Vista Paint

Polished C-208

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD6CB

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CD

PPG

Maybe Mushroom 1020-2

ΔE 1 · #E2D8CB

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 1.3 · #E0D6C8

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.4 · #DBD6CB

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD4C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.9 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

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

#DFD7CB

#CCD4E0

Analogous

#E0CECC

#DFD7CB

#DEE0CC

Triadic

#DFD7CB

#CCE0D8

#D8CCE0

Split-Complementary

#DFD7CB

#CCDEE0

#CECCE0

Tetradic

#DFD7CB

#CCE0CE

#CCD4E0

#E0CCDE

Monochromatic

#A68F6E

#C3B49D

#DFD7CB

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#DFD7CB

#D4E0CC

#CCD4E0

#D8CCE0

Compound

#DFD7CB

#DEE0CC

#CCD4E0

#CECCE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E0D7

#ECE8E2

#F3F1EE

Darker

#C0B096

#957C57

#574832

Saturation

#D9D7D3

#E0D8CC

#EFDBBD

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

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD7CB

#DCD9CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD7CB

#D8D8CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD7CB

#E0D5D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Clay Angel 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.

#DFD7CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D3D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A4B2C8

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: #DFD7CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD7CB;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-angel: #DFD7CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-angel': '#DFD7CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD7CB] text-[#DFD7CB]

SCSS

$clay-angel: #DFD7CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD7CB?

#DFD7CB is Clay Angel, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD7CB warm or cool?

Clay Angel reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay Angel?

Clay Angel 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 Clay Angel?

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

Where can I download Clay Angel?

You can download Clay Angel 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 Clay Angel?

The hex code is #DFD7CB. In RGB it's 223, 215, 203, and in HSL it's 36°, 24%, 84%.

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