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Winding Path

#C6BBA2

RGB 198, 187, 162 · HSL 42°, 24%, 71% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 22

Winding Path is #C6BBA2 in HEX — rgb(198, 187, 162), hsl(42°, 24%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 22%).

Winding Path pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 24%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C6BBA2

RGB198, 187, 162

HSL42°, 24%, 71%

HSV42°, 18%, 78%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 22

Decimal13024162

CSS RGBrgb(198, 187, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 24%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

ΔE 0.6 · #C4BAA1

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 0.7 · #C6BCA2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 0.7 · #C7BBA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 0.7 · #C8BDA4

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 1 · #C8BBA3

Benjamin Moore

Market CW-30

ΔE 1.1 · #C6BDA3

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 1.8 · #C7B8A0

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #C7BAA6

Kilz

Dusty Road LK160

ΔE 2.9 · #C9BBA7

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.4 · #CEC3AD

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 3.5 · #C1B298

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 3.5 · #C1B4A0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 5.2 · #D1BAA5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C092

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

#C6BBA2

#A3AEC7

Analogous

#C7AAA3

#C6BBA2

#C0C7A3

Triadic

#C6BBA2

#A3C7BC

#BCA3C7

Split-Complementary

#C6BBA2

#A3C0C7

#AAA3C7

Tetradic

#C6BBA2

#A3C7AA

#A3AEC7

#C7A3C0

Monochromatic

#82734F

#AA9A74

#C6BBA2

#E4DFD3

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C6BBA2

#AEC7A3

#A3AEC7

#BCA3C7

Compound

#C6BBA2

#C0C7A3

#A3AEC7

#AAA3C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CAB6

#DCD6CA

#E9E7E1

Darker

#AD9C75

#7E6E49

#4A402A

Saturation

#BAB7B0

#C7BCA3

#E3C787

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6BBA2

#C3BDA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6BBA2

#BDBDA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6BBA2

#C7B8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Winding Path 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

#D4B995

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6BBA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1BEB9

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8190B3

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: #C6BBA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6BBA2;

CSS Variable

--color-winding-path: #C6BBA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winding-path': '#C6BBA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6BBA2] text-[#C6BBA2]

SCSS

$winding-path: #C6BBA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6BBA2?

#C6BBA2 is Winding Path, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6BBA2 warm or cool?

Winding Path reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Winding Path?

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

What colors pair well with Winding Path?

Winding Path 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 Winding Path?

You can download Winding Path 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 Winding Path?

The hex code is #C6BBA2. In RGB it's 198, 187, 162, and in HSL it's 42°, 24%, 71%.

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