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Hampshire

#CBBEB0

RGB 203, 190, 176 · HSL 31°, 21%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 20

Hampshire is #CBBEB0 in HEX — rgb(203, 190, 176), hsl(31°, 21%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 20%).

Hampshire pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 21%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CBBEB0

RGB203, 190, 176

HSL31°, 21%, 74%

HSV31°, 13%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 20

Decimal13352624

CSS RGBrgb(203, 190, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 21%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stone CC-396

Exact match

Behr

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

ΔE 0.4 · #CABDAF

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 0.5 · #CBBEB1

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 0.8 · #CDBFB0

Dulux

Beach Woods S14C2

ΔE 0.9 · #CABFB0

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.1 · #CCBFB3

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BBAD

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BBAD

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C9BFB2

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #CCBCB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 1.9 · #C7BEB2

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.2 · #CCBEAC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #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

#CBBEB0

#AFBCCB

Analogous

#CBAFAF

#CBBEB0

#CACBAF

Triadic

#CBBEB0

#AFCBBD

#BDAFCB

Split-Complementary

#CBBEB0

#AFCACB

#AFAFCB

Tetradic

#CBBEB0

#AFCBAF

#AFBCCB

#CBAFCA

Monochromatic

#887159

#AC9780

#CBBEB0

#E9E3DD

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CBBEB0

#BCCBAF

#AFBCCB

#BDAFCB

Compound

#CBBEB0

#CACBAF

#AFBCCB

#AFAFCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5CABF

#DED7D0

#EBE8E4

Darker

#AE9880

#806950

#4B3D2E

Saturation

#C1BDB9

#CBBDAF

#E5BE95

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBEB0

#C6C1B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBEB0

#C0C0B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBEB0

#CCBCBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hampshire reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D8BB9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBEB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C0C3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#89A0B8

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: #CBBEB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBEB0;

CSS Variable

--color-hampshire: #CBBEB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hampshire': '#CBBEB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBEB0] text-[#CBBEB0]

SCSS

$hampshire: #CBBEB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBEB0?

#CBBEB0 is Hampshire, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CBBEB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hampshire?

Hampshire works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hampshire?

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

Where can I download Hampshire?

You can download Hampshire 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 Hampshire?

The hex code is #CBBEB0. In RGB it's 203, 190, 176, and in HSL it's 31°, 21%, 74%.

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