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Silver Plume

#DFD9CE

RGB 223, 217, 206 · HSL 39°, 21%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 13

Silver Plume is #DFD9CE in HEX — rgb(223, 217, 206), hsl(39°, 21%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 13%).

Silver Plume pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 21%, 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#DFD9CE

RGB223, 217, 206

HSL39°, 21%, 84%

HSV39°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 13

Decimal14670286

CSS RGBrgb(223, 217, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 21%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Silver Plume K-934

Exact match

Dulux

Polished Opal SN3D1

ΔE 0.4 · #E0D9CE

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 0.4 · #DED8CD

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD9CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 0.6 · #DED8CE

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

ΔE 0.8 · #DEDACF

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD7CB

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD6CB

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD8CF

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD7CD

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD7CE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.7 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DFD9CE

#CED4DF

Analogous

#DFD0CE

#DFD9CE

#DCDFCE

Triadic

#DFD9CE

#CEDFD9

#D9CEDF

Split-Complementary

#DFD9CE

#CEDCDF

#D0CEDF

Tetradic

#DFD9CE

#CEDFD0

#CED4DF

#DFCEDC

Monochromatic

#A29171

#C1B59F

#DFD9CE

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DFD9CE

#D4DFCE

#CED4DF

#D9CEDF

Compound

#DFD9CE

#DCDFCE

#CED4DF

#D0CEDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5E0D8

#EBE8E2

#F3F1EF

Darker

#BEB199

#917E5B

#554A34

Saturation

#D9D7D4

#DFD9CE

#EFDEBE

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD9CE

#DDDACF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD9CE

#DADACF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD9CE

#E0D7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Silver Plume 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

#E7CFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD9CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D4DA

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.

#A4B1C8

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: #DFD9CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD9CE;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-plume: #DFD9CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-plume': '#DFD9CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD9CE] text-[#DFD9CE]

SCSS

$silver-plume: #DFD9CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD9CE?

#DFD9CE is Silver Plume, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD9CE warm or cool?

Silver Plume reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silver Plume?

Silver Plume 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 Silver Plume?

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

Where can I download Silver Plume?

You can download Silver Plume 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 Silver Plume?

The hex code is #DFD9CE. In RGB it's 223, 217, 206, and in HSL it's 39°, 21%, 84%.

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