NEUTRALS

Young Fawn

#C3B4B3

RGB 195, 180, 179 · HSL 4°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 8, 24

Young Fawn is #C3B4B3 in HEX — rgb(195, 180, 179), hsl(4°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 24%).

Young Fawn pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 4°, 12%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C3B4B3

RGB195, 180, 179

HSL4°, 12%, 73%

HSV4°, 8%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 8, 24

Decimal12825779

CSS RGBrgb(195, 180, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

Exact match

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 0.9 · #C0B2B1

Dulux

Soft Tone S03C2

ΔE 1.1 · #C3B2B2

Sherwin-Williams

Chaise Mauve SW6016

ΔE 1.3 · #C1B2B3

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 1.9 · #C3B6B8

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 2.2 · #BEB4B1

Behr

Vintage Charm N160-3

ΔE 2.5 · #C8B4B6

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #BEADA9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.2 · #C2ADAB

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 3.4 · #CDBBB7

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 3.5 · #BCB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.7 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.9 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.3 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3B4B3

#B2C1C2

Analogous

#C2B2B9

#C3B4B3

#C2BBB2

Triadic

#C3B4B3

#B2C2B3

#B3B2C2

Split-Complementary

#C3B4B3

#B2C2BB

#B2B9C2

Tetradic

#C3B4B3

#B9C2B2

#B2C1C2

#BBB2C2

Monochromatic

#7B6260

#A18987

#C3B4B3

#E4DDDD

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#C3B4B3

#C1C2B2

#B2C1C2

#B3B2C2

Compound

#C3B4B3

#C2BBB2

#B2C1C2

#B2B9C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFC2C1

#DAD2D1

#E9E5E5

Darker

#A28988

#745B59

#443433

Saturation

#BDB8B8

#C2B3B2

#E19994

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B4B3

#BBB9B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B4B3

#B7B7B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B4B3

#C3B4B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Young Fawn gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D2B4A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B4B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB9C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#86B3B6

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: #C3B4B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B4B3;

CSS Variable

--color-young-fawn: #C3B4B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'young-fawn': '#C3B4B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B4B3] text-[#C3B4B3]

SCSS

$young-fawn: #C3B4B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B4B3?

#C3B4B3 is Young Fawn, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B4B3 warm or cool?

Young Fawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Young Fawn?

Young Fawn works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Young Fawn?

Young Fawn pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Young Fawn?

You can download Young Fawn 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 Young Fawn?

The hex code is #C3B4B3. In RGB it's 195, 180, 179, and in HSL it's 4°, 12%, 73%.

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