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Coastal

#CBC5B1

RGB 203, 197, 177 · HSL 46°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 20

Coastal is #CBC5B1 in HEX — rgb(203, 197, 177), hsl(46°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 20%).

Coastal pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 20%, 75%. 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#CBC5B1

RGB203, 197, 177

HSL46°, 20%, 75%

HSV46°, 13%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 20

Decimal13354417

CSS RGBrgb(203, 197, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Florentine CC-520

Exact match

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 0.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 0.7 · #CBC6B1

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C4B2

Vista Paint

Cantera C-342

ΔE 1.3 · #CDC5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cantera 343

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC5AF

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC4AE

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC1AD

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 1.7 · #C6C1AC

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.9 · #C5C0AC

PPG

French Gray Linen 1029-3

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC8B6

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 2.3 · #CEC3AD

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CAB5

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.7 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.6 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CBC5B1

#B3B8CC

Analogous

#CCB9B3

#CBC5B1

#C5CCB3

Triadic

#CBC5B1

#B3CCC6

#C6B3CC

Split-Complementary

#CBC5B1

#B3C5CC

#B9B3CC

Tetradic

#CBC5B1

#B3CCB9

#B3B8CC

#CCB3C5

Monochromatic

#8A7F5C

#ADA485

#CBC5B1

#EBE8E0

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#CBC5B1

#B8CCB3

#B3B8CC

#C6B3CC

Compound

#CBC5B1

#C5CCB3

#B3B8CC

#B9B3CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6D1C2

#DFDCD2

#ECEAE6

Darker

#AEA484

#807652

#4B452F

Saturation

#C3C1BB

#CCC6B3

#E6D499

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC5B1

#CAC5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC5B1

#C6C6B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC5B1

#CCC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coastal 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

#D8C0A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C5C4

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.

#8B96BA

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: #CBC5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal: #CBC5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal': '#CBC5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC5B1] text-[#CBC5B1]

SCSS

$coastal: #CBC5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC5B1?

#CBC5B1 is Coastal, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC5B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coastal?

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

What colors pair well with Coastal?

Coastal 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 Coastal?

You can download Coastal 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 Coastal?

The hex code is #CBC5B1. In RGB it's 203, 197, 177, and in HSL it's 46°, 20%, 75%.

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