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Moth

#CBC1A2

RGB 203, 193, 162 · HSL 45°, 28%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 20, 20

Moth is #CBC1A2 in HEX — rgb(203, 193, 162), hsl(45°, 28%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 20%).

Moth pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 28%, 72%. 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#CBC1A2

RGB203, 193, 162

HSL45°, 28%, 72%

HSV45°, 20%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 20, 20

Decimal13353378

CSS RGBrgb(203, 193, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 28%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crown HC-90

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC4A5

Vista Paint

Stone Hearth C-363

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC5A7

PPG

Stylish 1101-3

ΔE 2 · #CEC1A5

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C6A9

Valspar

Epic 6008-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #CBBD9C

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 2.5 · #CEBE9F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.6 · #C5BA9A

Behr

Wildwood BXC-80

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC19D

Sherwin-Williams

Ramie SW6156

ΔE 3.2 · #CDBDA2

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.7 · #CFC7A2

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 4.6 · #D8C4A8

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 5.2 · #C3C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.6 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 5.6 · #B9BA99

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.4 · #D0C092

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 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

#CBC1A2

#A4AECC

Analogous

#CCAEA4

#CBC1A2

#C2CCA4

Triadic

#CBC1A2

#A4CCC2

#C2A4CC

Split-Complementary

#CBC1A2

#A4C2CC

#AEA4CC

Tetradic

#CBC1A2

#A4CCAE

#A4AECC

#CCA4C2

Monochromatic

#897A4D

#B0A173

#CBC1A2

#E7E2D5

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#CBC1A2

#AECCA4

#A4AECC

#C2A4CC

Compound

#CBC1A2

#C2CCA4

#A4AECC

#AEA4CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6CEB6

#DED9CA

#EBE8E1

Darker

#B3A373

#847546

#4E4428

Saturation

#BEBBB2

#CCC2A4

#E5CE8A

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC1A2

#C9C2A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC1A2

#C3C3A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC1A2

#CDBDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moth 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

#D8BD95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC1A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C2B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8390B5

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: #CBC1A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC1A2;

CSS Variable

--color-moth: #CBC1A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moth': '#CBC1A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC1A2] text-[#CBC1A2]

SCSS

$moth: #CBC1A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC1A2?

#CBC1A2 is Moth, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC1A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moth?

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

What colors pair well with Moth?

Moth 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 Moth?

You can download Moth 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 Moth?

The hex code is #CBC1A2. In RGB it's 203, 193, 162, and in HSL it's 45°, 28%, 72%.

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