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Dusky Taupe

#C9BCB7

RGB 201, 188, 183 · HSL 17°, 14%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 9, 21

Dusky Taupe is #C9BCB7 in HEX — rgb(201, 188, 183), hsl(17°, 14%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 21%).

Dusky Taupe pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 17°, 14%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C9BCB7

RGB201, 188, 183

HSL17°, 14%, 75%

HSV17°, 9%, 79%

CMYK0, 6, 9, 21

Decimal13221047

CSS RGBrgb(201, 188, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 14%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dusky Taupe S08B2

Exact match

PPG

Fond Memory 1017-3

ΔE 0.4 · #C8BCB7

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 1.2 · #C5B9B4

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #C7B9B3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC0BC

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2 · #CDBBB7

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 2.4 · #CDBAB6

Behr

Gray Ashlar N170-3

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 2.4 · #C6B9B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 2.9 · #CEBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 3.7 · #C8C3BC

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 4.3 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.8 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #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 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

#C9BCB7

#B6C3C8

Analogous

#C8B6BA

#C9BCB7

#C8C4B6

Triadic

#C9BCB7

#B6C8BB

#BBB6C8

Split-Complementary

#C9BCB7

#B6C8C4

#B6BAC8

Tetradic

#C9BCB7

#BAC8B6

#B6C3C8

#C4B6C8

Monochromatic

#836C63

#A7938B

#C9BCB7

#E9E4E2

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#C9BCB7

#C3C8B6

#B6C3C8

#BBB6C8

Compound

#C9BCB7

#C8C4B6

#B6C3C8

#B6BAC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C9C5

#DDD7D4

#EBE8E7

Darker

#A8938A

#796259

#473933

Saturation

#C2BEBD

#C8BBB6

#E4B09B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BCB7

#C2C0B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BCB7

#BEBEB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BCB7

#C9BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dusky Taupe strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D6BAA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BCB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BFC9

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.

#8BADBA

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: #C9BCB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BCB7;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-taupe: #C9BCB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-taupe': '#C9BCB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BCB7] text-[#C9BCB7]

SCSS

$dusky-taupe: #C9BCB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BCB7?

#C9BCB7 is Dusky Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BCB7 warm or cool?

Dusky Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dusky Taupe?

Dusky Taupe works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dusky Taupe?

Dusky Taupe pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dusky Taupe?

You can download Dusky Taupe 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 Dusky Taupe?

The hex code is #C9BCB7. In RGB it's 201, 188, 183, and in HSL it's 17°, 14%, 75%.

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