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Beige Kind

#C2BBB0

RGB 194, 187, 176 · HSL 37°, 13%, 73% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 24

Beige Kind is #C2BBB0 in HEX — rgb(194, 187, 176), hsl(37°, 13%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 24%).

Beige Kind pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 13%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C2BBB0

RGB194, 187, 176

HSL37°, 13%, 73%

HSV37°, 9%, 76%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 24

Decimal12762032

CSS RGBrgb(194, 187, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 13%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beige Kind SN3C1

Exact match

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #BFBAAF

Benjamin Moore

Cape AC-34

ΔE 1 · #BFB9AF

Vista Paint

Hearthstone C-566

ΔE 1.1 · #C5BCB0

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Mist Gray SW2844

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BDB1

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.2 · #C4BEB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 1.3 · #C0BBAE

Kilz

Trinket TB-23

ΔE 1.3 · #C4BAB0

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.5 · #C5BEB1

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 1.8 · #BCB7AD

Behr

Grey Mist HDC-CT-21

ΔE 1.8 · #BEB7AE

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 2.6 · #BAB6A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.8 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.7 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #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 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

#C2BBB0

#B1B8C3

Analogous

#C3B3B1

#C2BBB0

#C1C3B1

Triadic

#C2BBB0

#B1C3BC

#BCB1C3

Split-Complementary

#C2BBB0

#B1C1C3

#B3B1C3

Tetradic

#C2BBB0

#B1C3B3

#B1B8C3

#C3B1C1

Monochromatic

#7C715F

#A29786

#C2BBB0

#E4E1DC

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#C2BBB0

#B8C3B1

#B1B8C3

#BCB1C3

Compound

#C2BBB0

#C1C3B1

#B1B8C3

#B3B1C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCAC1

#DAD7D1

#E9E7E5

Darker

#A39886

#756A58

#443E33

Saturation

#BDBBB7

#C3BCB1

#E1C393

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BBB0

#C0BCB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BBB0

#BCBCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BBB0

#C3B9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Beige Kind reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D1B99F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BBB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBEC3

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.

#8699B6

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: #C2BBB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BBB0;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-kind: #C2BBB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-kind': '#C2BBB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BBB0] text-[#C2BBB0]

SCSS

$beige-kind: #C2BBB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BBB0?

#C2BBB0 is Beige Kind, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2BBB0 warm or cool?

Beige Kind reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beige Kind?

Beige Kind works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Beige Kind?

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

Where can I download Beige Kind?

You can download Beige Kind 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 Beige Kind?

The hex code is #C2BBB0. In RGB it's 194, 187, 176, and in HSL it's 37°, 13%, 73%.

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