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Oyster Grey

#CBC1AE

RGB 203, 193, 174 · HSL 39°, 22%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 20

Oyster Grey is #CBC1AE in HEX — rgb(203, 193, 174), hsl(39°, 22%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 20%).

Oyster Grey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 22%, 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#CBC1AE

RGB203, 193, 174

HSL39°, 22%, 74%

HSV39°, 14%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 20

Decimal13353390

CSS RGBrgb(203, 193, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 22%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Naturel SW7542

ΔE 0.5 · #CBC0AD

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 0.7 · #CAC1AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC3B0

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC2AF

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 1.1 · #C9BEAB

Behr

Still Moment MQ6-59

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C0AE

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 1.2 · #C8BEAA

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC4B3

Benjamin Moore

Royal CSP-315

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC1AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.8 · #CAC4B0

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.8 · #CCBEAC

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.9 · #C8C0AA

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C9B8

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.6 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CBC1AE

#AEB8CB

Analogous

#CBB2AE

#CBC1AE

#C7CBAE

Triadic

#CBC1AE

#AECBC1

#C1AECB

Split-Complementary

#CBC1AE

#AEC7CB

#B2AECB

Tetradic

#CBC1AE

#AECBB2

#AEB8CB

#CBAEC7

Monochromatic

#897858

#AD9D7F

#CBC1AE

#E9E5DD

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#CBC1AE

#B8CBAE

#AEB8CB

#C1AECB

Compound

#CBC1AE

#C7CBAE

#AEB8CB

#B2AECB

Variations

Lighter

#D6CDBE

#DFD9D0

#EBE9E4

Darker

#AF9E7F

#816F4F

#4C412D

Saturation

#C1BEB8

#CBC1AE

#E5C994

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC1AE

#C8C3AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC1AE

#C3C3B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC1AE

#CCBEC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oyster Grey 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

#D8BD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC1AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C2C2

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.

#8999B8

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: #CBC1AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC1AE;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster-grey: #CBC1AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster-grey': '#CBC1AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC1AE] text-[#CBC1AE]

SCSS

$oyster-grey: #CBC1AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC1AE?

#CBC1AE is Oyster Grey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC1AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster Grey?

Oyster Grey 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 Oyster Grey?

Oyster Grey 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 Oyster Grey?

You can download Oyster Grey 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 Oyster Grey?

The hex code is #CBC1AE. In RGB it's 203, 193, 174, and in HSL it's 39°, 22%, 74%.

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