PINKS

Ghosting

#CBC5BB

RGB 203, 197, 187 · HSL 38°, 13%, 76% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 20

Ghosting is #CBC5BB in HEX — rgb(203, 197, 187), hsl(38°, 13%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 20%).

Ghosting pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 13%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CBC5BB

RGB203, 197, 187

HSL38°, 13%, 76%

HSV38°, 8%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 20

Decimal13354427

CSS RGBrgb(203, 197, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 13%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ghosting S15A1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC7BD

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 0.8 · #CDC6BB

Behr

Wheat Bread 720C-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC5BA

Sherwin-Williams

Worldly Gray SW7043

ΔE 1 · #CEC6BB

Benjamin Moore

London 1541

ΔE 1.1 · #CDC8BE

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC6BC

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C7BE

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C3BC

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #D1CCBF

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3 · #C5BEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 3.3 · #D3CEC5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #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 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

#CBC5BB

#BAC0CA

Analogous

#CABCBA

#CBC5BB

#C8CABA

Triadic

#CBC5BB

#BACAC4

#C4BACA

Split-Complementary

#CBC5BB

#BAC8CA

#BCBACA

Tetradic

#CBC5BB

#BACABC

#BAC0CA

#CABAC8

Monochromatic

#857966

#A89F8F

#CBC5BB

#EBE9E5

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CBC5BB

#C0CABA

#BAC0CA

#C4BACA

Compound

#CBC5BB

#C8CABA

#BAC0CA

#BCBACA

Variations

Lighter

#D4D0C8

#DEDBD6

#ECEAE8

Darker

#A99F8D

#7A6F5B

#474035

Saturation

#C4C2BF

#CAC4BA

#E4CB9F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC5BB

#C9C6BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC5BB

#C6C6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC5BB

#CCC4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ghosting strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D8C0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC5BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C5CC

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8E9FBB

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: #CBC5BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC5BB;

CSS Variable

--color-ghosting: #CBC5BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghosting': '#CBC5BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC5BB] text-[#CBC5BB]

SCSS

$ghosting: #CBC5BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC5BB?

#CBC5BB is Ghosting, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC5BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ghosting?

Ghosting works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ghosting?

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

Where can I download Ghosting?

You can download Ghosting 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 Ghosting?

The hex code is #CBC5BB. In RGB it's 203, 197, 187, and in HSL it's 38°, 13%, 76%.

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