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Epic

#CBBD9C

RGB 203, 189, 156 · HSL 42°, 31%, 70% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 20

Epic is #CBBD9C in HEX — rgb(203, 189, 156), hsl(42°, 31%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 20%).

Epic pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 31%, 70%. 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#CBBD9C

RGB203, 189, 156

HSL42°, 31%, 70%

HSV42°, 23%, 80%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 20

Decimal13352348

CSS RGBrgb(203, 189, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 31%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Epic 6008-3C

Exact match

Behr

Tea Bag PPU8-9

ΔE 1.3 · #C7BB99

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 1.4 · #CEBE9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Castaway Beach 330

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C19F

Vista Paint

Polished Marble C-273

ΔE 1.7 · #CFBD9D

PPG

Beach Dune 1112-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C6BB9C

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 1.9 · #C5BA9A

Sherwin-Williams

Tumblin' Tumbleweed SW9120

ΔE 1.9 · #CDBB9C

Benjamin Moore

Wheeling HC-92

ΔE 2 · #CFBFA1

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 3.4 · #C1B793

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.8 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 4.3 · #CFC7A2

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB091

Kilz

Tea With Cream LK150

ΔE 5.1 · #D1BBA2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#CBBD9C

#9BA9CA

Analogous

#CAA49B

#CBBD9C

#C1CA9B

Triadic

#CBBD9C

#9BCABC

#BC9BCA

Split-Complementary

#CBBD9C

#9BC1CA

#A49BCA

Tetradic

#CBBD9C

#9BCAA4

#9BA9CA

#CA9BC1

Monochromatic

#867346

#B09A69

#CBBD9C

#E5DDCD

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#CBBD9C

#A9CA9B

#9BA9CA

#BC9BCA

Compound

#CBBD9C

#C1CA9B

#9BA9CA

#A49BCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5C9AF

#DDD6C5

#EAE7DE

Darker

#B39D6A

#847041

#4D4125

Saturation

#BAB5AB

#CABC9B

#E5C780

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBD9C

#C7BF9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBD9C

#BFBFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBD9C

#CDB9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Epic 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

#D8BA90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBD9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BFB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7D8DB3

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: #CBBD9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBD9C;

CSS Variable

--color-epic: #CBBD9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'epic': '#CBBD9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBD9C] text-[#CBBD9C]

SCSS

$epic: #CBBD9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBD9C?

#CBBD9C is Epic, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBBD9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Epic?

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

What colors pair well with Epic?

Epic 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 Epic?

You can download Epic 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 Epic?

The hex code is #CBBD9C. In RGB it's 203, 189, 156, and in HSL it's 42°, 31%, 70%.

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