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Grey Morn

#CABEB5

RGB 202, 190, 181 · HSL 26°, 17%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 10, 21

Grey Morn is #CABEB5 in HEX — rgb(202, 190, 181), hsl(26°, 17%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 21%).

Grey Morn pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 17%, 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#CABEB5

RGB202, 190, 181

HSL26°, 17%, 75%

HSV26°, 10%, 79%

CMYK0, 6, 10, 21

Decimal13287093

CSS RGBrgb(202, 190, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 17%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Finishing Touch S11B2

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBEB3

Sherwin-Williams

Twilight Gray SW0054

ΔE 1.3 · #C8BFB5

Behr

Windrift Beige N190-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC2B9

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBFB3

PPG

Legendary 1019-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C6BAAF

Kilz

Trinket TB-23

ΔE 1.9 · #C4BAB0

Benjamin Moore

Boulevard CC-394

ΔE 2 · #C4B9AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 2 · #C7BEB2

Vista Paint

Hearthstone C-566

ΔE 2.2 · #C5BCB0

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.2 · #CBBEB1

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 2.7 · #C5B9B4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.9 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #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 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

#CABEB5

#B4C1CA

Analogous

#CAB4B6

#CABEB5

#CAC9B4

Triadic

#CABEB5

#B4CABE

#BEB4CA

Split-Complementary

#CABEB5

#B4CAC9

#B4B6CA

Tetradic

#CABEB5

#B6CAB4

#B4C1CA

#C9B4CA

Monochromatic

#86705F

#AA9788

#CABEB5

#EAE5E1

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#CABEB5

#C1CAB4

#B4C1CA

#BEB4CA

Compound

#CABEB5

#CAC9B4

#B4C1CA

#B4B6CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CBC3

#DED8D3

#EBE8E6

Darker

#AB9787

#7D6756

#493C31

Saturation

#C3BFBC

#CABEB4

#E5BA9A

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABEB5

#C5C1B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABEB5

#C0C0B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABEB5

#CABDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grey Morn 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

#D7BBA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABEB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C0C7

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.

#8BA6BA

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: #CABEB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABEB5;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-morn: #CABEB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-morn': '#CABEB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABEB5] text-[#CABEB5]

SCSS

$grey-morn: #CABEB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABEB5?

#CABEB5 is Grey Morn, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CABEB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Morn?

Grey Morn 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 Grey Morn?

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

Where can I download Grey Morn?

You can download Grey Morn 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 Grey Morn?

The hex code is #CABEB5. In RGB it's 202, 190, 181, and in HSL it's 26°, 17%, 75%.

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