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Soft

#C9CBB3

RGB 201, 203, 179 · HSL 65°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 1, 0, 12, 20

Soft is #C9CBB3 in HEX — rgb(201, 203, 179), hsl(65°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 12%, 20%).

Soft pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 19%, 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#C9CBB3

RGB201, 203, 179

HSL65°, 19%, 75%

HSV65°, 12%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 12, 20

Decimal13224883

CSS RGBrgb(201, 203, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2144-40

Exact match

PPG

Only Olive 1123-4

ΔE 0.8 · #CBCCB5

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #C9CBB5

Vista Paint

Plume Grass C-413

ΔE 1.2 · #C6C8B1

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.2 · #CDCDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C7B0

Behr

Stone Creek BXC-56

ΔE 1.9 · #C6CDB5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 1.9 · #C4CBB3

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.1 · #C9CFB5

Dulux

Cushion Bush S20C2

ΔE 2.1 · #C2C8AF

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 3.8 · #D1D2BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.6 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.2 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#C9CBB3

#B5B3CB

Analogous

#CBC1B3

#C9CBB3

#BDCBB3

Triadic

#C9CBB3

#B3C9CB

#CBB3C9

Split-Complementary

#C9CBB3

#B3BDCB

#C1B3CB

Tetradic

#C9CBB3

#B3CBC1

#B5B3CB

#CBB3BD

Monochromatic

#85895D

#A9AC86

#C9CBB3

#EAEAE1

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#C9CBB3

#B3CBB5

#B5B3CB

#CBB3C9

Compound

#C9CBB3

#BDCBB3

#B5B3CB

#C1B3CB

Variations

Lighter

#D4D6C2

#DEDFD3

#EBECE6

Darker

#AAAD85

#7C7F53

#484B30

Saturation

#C2C3BC

#C9CBB3

#DFE599

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CBB3

#CDC8B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CBB3

#CBCBB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CBB3

#CBC7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soft 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

#D6C5A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CBB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CAC6

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.

#8F8BBA

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: #C9CBB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CBB3;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #C9CBB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#C9CBB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CBB3] text-[#C9CBB3]

SCSS

$soft: #C9CBB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CBB3?

#C9CBB3 is Soft, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9CBB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft?

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

What colors pair well with Soft?

Soft 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 Soft?

You can download Soft 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 Soft?

The hex code is #C9CBB3. In RGB it's 201, 203, 179, and in HSL it's 65°, 19%, 75%.

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