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Biking Trail

#C3C0B1

RGB 195, 192, 177 · HSL 50°, 13%, 73% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 24

Biking Trail is #C3C0B1 in HEX — rgb(195, 192, 177), hsl(50°, 13%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 24%).

Biking Trail pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 13%, 73%. 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#C3C0B1

RGB195, 192, 177

HSL50°, 13%, 73%

HSV50°, 9%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 24

Decimal12828849

CSS RGBrgb(195, 192, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 13%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winterwood 1486

ΔE 0.7 · #C2C0B2

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

ΔE 0.8 · #C5C0B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Dave's Den 420

ΔE 1.2 · #C3BFAE

Vista Paint

Dillard K-917

ΔE 1.3 · #C4C2B1

Dulux

Sapless Green S18A2

ΔE 1.7 · #BEBCAC

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 1.9 · #C0C2B3

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.9 · #C5BEB1

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 2 · #BDBBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Mist Gray SW2844

ΔE 2 · #C2BDB1

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C2AF

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #C9C4B2

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C0AC

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 3.2 · #C4BAAB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#C3C0B1

#B1B4C3

Analogous

#C3B7B1

#C3C0B1

#BDC3B1

Triadic

#C3C0B1

#B1C3C0

#C0B1C3

Split-Complementary

#C3C0B1

#B1BDC3

#B7B1C3

Tetradic

#C3C0B1

#B1C3B7

#B1B4C3

#C3B1BD

Monochromatic

#7C775F

#A29D86

#C3C0B1

#E4E3DC

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#C3C0B1

#B4C3B1

#B1B4C3

#C0B1C3

Compound

#C3C0B1

#BDC3B1

#B1B4C3

#B7B1C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCDC1

#DAD9D1

#E9E8E5

Darker

#A39F86

#757058

#444233

Saturation

#BDBCB7

#C3C0B1

#E1D493

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C0B1

#C3C0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C0B1

#C1C1B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C0B1

#C4BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Biking Trail 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

#D2BDA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C0B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC2C4

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.

#868EB6

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: #C3C0B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C0B1;

CSS Variable

--color-biking-trail: #C3C0B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biking-trail': '#C3C0B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C0B1] text-[#C3C0B1]

SCSS

$biking-trail: #C3C0B1;

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#C1BFB1 · ΔE 0.8

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Tyler Gray

#C5BEAD · ΔE 1.9

Shale

#C3BDB1 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C0B1?

#C3C0B1 is Biking Trail, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3C0B1 warm or cool?

Biking Trail reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Biking Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Biking Trail?

Biking Trail 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 Biking Trail?

You can download Biking Trail 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 Biking Trail?

The hex code is #C3C0B1. In RGB it's 195, 192, 177, and in HSL it's 50°, 13%, 73%.

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