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Fortress Stone

#C5C0B1

RGB 197, 192, 177 · HSL 45°, 15%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 23

Fortress Stone is #C5C0B1 in HEX — rgb(197, 192, 177), hsl(45°, 15%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 23%).

Fortress Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 15%, 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#C5C0B1

RGB197, 192, 177

HSL45°, 15%, 73%

HSV45°, 10%, 77%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 23

Decimal12959921

CSS RGBrgb(197, 192, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 15%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Dave's Den 420

ΔE 1.2 · #C3BFAE

Benjamin Moore

Winterwood 1486

ΔE 1.3 · #C2C0B2

Dulux

Opononi Double NZ9G8

ΔE 1.3 · #C6BEAF

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.4 · #C5BEB1

Vista Paint

Silver Spree K-925

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BDB0

Sherwin-Williams

Skyline Steel SW1015

ΔE 1.8 · #C6BFB3

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #C9C4B2

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C9BFB2

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.3 · #C5C2AF

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 2.6 · #C4BAAB

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.7 · #C5C0AC

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.7 · #C0C2B3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C5C0B1

#B0B5C4

Analogous

#C4B5B0

#C5C0B1

#BFC4B0

Triadic

#C5C0B1

#B0C4BF

#BFB0C4

Split-Complementary

#C5C0B1

#B0BFC4

#B5B0C4

Tetradic

#C5C0B1

#B0C4B5

#B0B5C4

#C4B0BF

Monochromatic

#7E765D

#A49C84

#C5C0B1

#E5E3DC

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C5C0B1

#B5C4B0

#B0B5C4

#BFB0C4

Compound

#C5C0B1

#BFC4B0

#B0B5C4

#B5B0C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0CCC0

#DBD8D0

#E9E8E4

Darker

#A69D84

#776F55

#464131

Saturation

#BDBCB7

#C4BFB0

#E2CE93

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C0B1

#C4C0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C0B1

#C1C1B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C0B1

#C6BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fortress Stone 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

#D3BDA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C0B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C2C4

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.

#8692B6

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: #C5C0B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C0B1;

CSS Variable

--color-fortress-stone: #C5C0B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fortress-stone': '#C5C0B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C0B1] text-[#C5C0B1]

SCSS

$fortress-stone: #C5C0B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C0B1?

#C5C0B1 is Fortress Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C0B1 warm or cool?

Fortress Stone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fortress Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Fortress Stone?

Fortress Stone 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 Fortress Stone?

You can download Fortress Stone 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 Fortress Stone?

The hex code is #C5C0B1. In RGB it's 197, 192, 177, and in HSL it's 45°, 15%, 73%.

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