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Phelps Putty

#C4BDAD

RGB 196, 189, 173 · HSL 42°, 16%, 72% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 23

Phelps Putty is #C4BDAD in HEX — rgb(196, 189, 173), hsl(42°, 16%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 23%).

Phelps Putty pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 16%, 72%. 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#C4BDAD

RGB196, 189, 173

HSL42°, 16%, 72%

HSV42°, 12%, 77%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 23

Decimal12893613

CSS RGBrgb(196, 189, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 16%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Phelps Putty historic-phelps-putty

Exact match

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 0.7 · #C2BBAB

Dulux

Opononi Double NZ9G8

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BEAF

Benjamin Moore

Tyler CW-50

ΔE 0.9 · #C6BFAE

Vista Paint

Frond C-231

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BBAA

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1.5 · #C4BAAB

Sherwin-Williams

Jogging Path SW7638

ΔE 1.5 · #C0B9A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.7 · #C5BEB1

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 2 · #C8BCAB

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 2.1 · #C5BBA8

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.3 · #C9BEAB

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.4 · #C5C0AC

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.6 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.2 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#C4BDAD

#ACB3C3

Analogous

#C3B1AC

#C4BDAD

#BEC3AC

Triadic

#C4BDAD

#ACC3BC

#BCACC3

Split-Complementary

#C4BDAD

#ACBEC3

#B1ACC3

Tetradic

#C4BDAD

#ACC3B1

#ACB3C3

#C3ACBE

Monochromatic

#7C725A

#A39880

#C4BDAD

#E3E0D9

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C4BDAD

#B3C3AC

#ACB3C3

#BCACC3

Compound

#C4BDAD

#BEC3AC

#ACB3C3

#B1ACC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCABD

#DAD6CE

#E9E7E3

Darker

#A59A81

#776C53

#463F30

Saturation

#BBB9B4

#C3BCAC

#E1C88E

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BDAD

#C2BEAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BDAD

#BEBEAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BDAD

#C5BBBD

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

#D2BA9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BDAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BFC1

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.

#8392B5

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: #C4BDAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BDAD;

CSS Variable

--color-phelps-putty: #C4BDAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'phelps-putty': '#C4BDAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BDAD] text-[#C4BDAD]

SCSS

$phelps-putty: #C4BDAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BDAD?

#C4BDAD is Phelps Putty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4BDAD 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 #C4BDAD. In RGB it's 196, 189, 173, and in HSL it's 42°, 16%, 72%.

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