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Whisper Ridge

#C9C3B5

RGB 201, 195, 181 · HSL 42°, 16%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 21

Whisper Ridge is #C9C3B5 in HEX — rgb(201, 195, 181), hsl(42°, 16%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 21%).

Whisper Ridge pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 16%, 75%. 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#C9C3B5

RGB201, 195, 181

HSL42°, 16%, 75%

HSV42°, 10%, 79%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 21

Decimal13222837

CSS RGBrgb(201, 195, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 16%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sculptor Clay PPU5-8

ΔE 1.3 · #CCC3B6

Benjamin Moore

Seattle 1535

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC6B9

Dulux

Mysterious Grove SN4A4

ΔE 1.3 · #C8C1B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC6B8

Vista Paint

Apollodorous K-956

ΔE 1.6 · #C7BFB2

PPG

Ostrich Feather 14-32

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Skyline Steel SW1015

ΔE 1.7 · #C6BFB3

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.8 · #C5BEB1

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #C9C4B2

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.7 · #C4BEB4

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.2 · #CAC4B0

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.5 · #C5C0AC

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.8 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#C9C3B5

#B5BBC9

Analogous

#C9B9B5

#C9C3B5

#C5C9B5

Triadic

#C9C3B5

#B5C9C3

#C3B5C9

Split-Complementary

#C9C3B5

#B5C5C9

#B9B5C9

Tetradic

#C9C3B5

#B5C9B9

#B5BBC9

#C9B5C5

Monochromatic

#857A60

#A9A089

#C9C3B5

#EAE7E1

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C9C3B5

#BBC9B5

#B5BBC9

#C3B5C9

Compound

#C9C3B5

#C5C9B5

#B5BBC9

#B9B5C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4CFC4

#DEDBD4

#EBEAE6

Darker

#AAA088

#7C7157

#484232

Saturation

#C2C0BC

#C9C3B5

#E4CE9A

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C3B5

#C8C4B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C3B5

#C4C4B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C3B5

#CAC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Whisper Ridge 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

#D6BFA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C3B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C4C7

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.

#8B99BA

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: #C9C3B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C3B5;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper-ridge: #C9C3B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper-ridge': '#C9C3B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C3B5] text-[#C9C3B5]

SCSS

$whisper-ridge: #C9C3B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C3B5?

#C9C3B5 is Whisper Ridge, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9C3B5 warm or cool?

Whisper Ridge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whisper Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper Ridge?

Whisper Ridge 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 Whisper Ridge?

You can download Whisper Ridge 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 Whisper Ridge?

The hex code is #C9C3B5. In RGB it's 201, 195, 181, and in HSL it's 42°, 16%, 75%.

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