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Egret White

#DFD9CF

RGB 223, 217, 207 · HSL 37°, 20%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 13

Egret White is #DFD9CF in HEX — rgb(223, 217, 207), hsl(37°, 20%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 13%).

Egret White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 20%, 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#DFD9CF

RGB223, 217, 207

HSL37°, 20%, 84%

HSV37°, 7%, 87%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 13

Decimal14670287

CSS RGBrgb(223, 217, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 20%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sierra Snow K-958

ΔE 0.4 · #DED8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 0.4 · #DED8CE

Dulux

Opononi Half NZ9G6

ΔE 0.5 · #DFDAD0

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 0.6 · #DED8CD

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 0.8 · #DDD8CF

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDACF

Behr

Ginger Sugar MQ3-18

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD7CD

Valspar

Vanilla Steam 2006-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DAD2

PPG

Silent Smoke 1025-2

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD7CE

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.3 · #DBD6CB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.9 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #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

#DFD9CF

#CED4DE

Analogous

#DED0CE

#DFD9CF

#DCDECE

Triadic

#DFD9CF

#CEDED8

#D8CEDE

Split-Complementary

#DFD9CF

#CEDCDE

#D0CEDE

Tetradic

#DFD9CF

#CEDED0

#CED4DE

#DECEDC

Monochromatic

#A18F72

#C0B4A0

#DFD9CF

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#DFD9CF

#D4DECE

#CED4DE

#D8CEDE

Compound

#DFD9CF

#DCDECE

#CED4DE

#D0CEDE

Variations

Lighter

#E5E0D8

#EBE7E2

#F3F1EF

Darker

#BDAF9A

#907C5C

#544835

Saturation

#D9D7D4

#DED8CE

#EFDCBE

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

14.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD9CF

#DDDAD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD9CF

#DADAD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD9CF

#E0D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Egret White 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.

#DFD9CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D4DB

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: #DFD9CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD9CF;

CSS Variable

--color-egret-white: #DFD9CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egret-white': '#DFD9CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD9CF] text-[#DFD9CF]

SCSS

$egret-white: #DFD9CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD9CF?

#DFD9CF is Egret White, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD9CF warm or cool?

Egret White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Egret White?

Egret White 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 Egret White?

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

Where can I download Egret White?

You can download Egret White 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 Egret White?

The hex code is #DFD9CF. In RGB it's 223, 217, 207, and in HSL it's 37°, 20%, 84%.

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