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Phelps Putty

#C0BBAB

RGB 192, 187, 171 · HSL 46°, 14%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 25

Phelps Putty is #C0BBAB in HEX — rgb(192, 187, 171), hsl(46°, 14%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 25%).

Phelps Putty pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 14%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C0BBAB

RGB192, 187, 171

HSL46°, 14%, 71%

HSV46°, 11%, 75%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 25

Decimal12630955

CSS RGBrgb(192, 187, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 14%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Phelps Putty C-1425

Exact match

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 0.8 · #C2BBAB

Sherwin-Williams

Techno Gray SW6170

ΔE 0.9 · #BFB9AA

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 1 · #BDB9AA

Benjamin Moore

Senora 1530

ΔE 1.1 · #C1BCAA

Dulux

Sapless Green S18A2

ΔE 1.2 · #BEBCAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Phelps Putty historic-phelps-putty

ΔE 1.2 · #C4BDAD

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 1.6 · #BDBBAD

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 2 · #C4BAAB

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.2 · #C5BEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Wells Gray DE6242

ΔE 2.4 · #B9B5A4

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C5C2AF

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3.2 · #C9BEAB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.9 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0BBAB

#ABB0BF

Analogous

#BFB0AB

#C0BBAB

#BABFAB

Triadic

#C0BBAB

#ABBFBB

#BBABBF

Split-Complementary

#C0BBAB

#ABBABF

#B0ABBF

Tetradic

#C0BBAB

#ABBFB0

#ABB0BF

#BFABBA

Monochromatic

#77705A

#9F977F

#C0BBAB

#E0DED6

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C0BBAB

#B0BFAB

#ABB0BF

#BBABBF

Compound

#C0BBAB

#BABFAB

#ABB0BF

#B0ABBF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC8BC

#D8D5CD

#E8E6E3

Darker

#A19981

#736C54

#433F31

Saturation

#B8B7B2

#BFBBAB

#DFCC8B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0BBAB

#BFBBAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0BBAB

#BCBCAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0BBAB

#C1B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Phelps Putty brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CFB99B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0BBAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBEC0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#818CB3

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #C0BBAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0BBAB;

CSS Variable

--color-phelps-putty: #C0BBAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phelps-putty': '#C0BBAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0BBAB] text-[#C0BBAB]

SCSS

$phelps-putty: #C0BBAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0BBAB?

#C0BBAB is Phelps Putty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0BBAB warm or cool?

Phelps Putty reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Phelps Putty?

Phelps Putty works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Phelps Putty?

Phelps Putty pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Phelps Putty?

You can download Phelps Putty 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 Phelps Putty?

The hex code is #C0BBAB. In RGB it's 192, 187, 171, and in HSL it's 46°, 14%, 71%.

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