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Revere Pewter

#CBC6B8

RGB 203, 198, 184 · HSL 44°, 15%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 20

Revere Pewter is #CBC6B8 in HEX — rgb(203, 198, 184), hsl(44°, 15%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 20%).

Revere Pewter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 15%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CBC6B8
RGB203, 198, 184
HSL44°, 15%, 76%
HSV44°, 9%, 80%
CMYK0, 2, 9, 20
Decimal13354680
CSS RGBrgb(203, 198, 184)
CSS HSLhsl(44, 15%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

RevereHC-172

ΔE 0.4 · #CCC7B9

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PPG

Ostrich Feather14-32

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC7B8

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Behr

Coliseum MarblePPU8-16

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC7B8

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Vista Paint

Hidden CoveC-209

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC7BB

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Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown196

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC6B8

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Dulux

Beige RoyalS15B1

ΔE 1.4 · #CFC7B8

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Sherwin-Williams

Useful GraySW7050

ΔE 1.6 · #CFCABD

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Valspar

Brown Buzz6005-3B

ΔE 2 · #CAC8B7

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IKEA

IKEA173173

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C9B8

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Colorhouse

Stone .04Stone-04

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CABD

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Kilz

Buried In SandRK150

ΔE 2.7 · #CDC2B6

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Dunn-Edwards

Porous StoneDE6220

ΔE 3 · #D4CEBF

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Farrow & Ball

Cromarty285

ΔE 3 · #CFCEC0

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 3 · #C9CBBE

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CBC6B8
#B9BECB

Analogous

#CBBDB9
#CBC6B8
#C7CBB9

Triadic

#CBC6B8
#B9CBC6
#C6B9CB

Split-Complementary

#CBC6B8
#B9C7CB
#BDB9CB

Tetradic

#CBC6B8
#B9CBBD
#B9BECB
#CBB9C7

Monochromatic

#877E64
#AAA38D
#CBC6B8
#EBEAE5
#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#CBC6B8
#BECBB9
#B9BECB
#C6B9CB

Compound

#CBC6B8
#C7CBB9
#B9BECB
#BDB9CB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Revere Pewter run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F1ED
Tint #E8E6E0
Tint #DEDBD3
Tint #D5D1C6
Base #CBC6B8
Shade #A8A08A
Shade #81785F
Shade #524C3D
Shade #23211A

Variations

Lighter

#D5D1C7
#DFDCD6
#ECEBE7

Darker

#ABA28B
#7C7359
#494333

Saturation

#C5C3BF
#CBC6B9
#E5D29F

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)

Aa

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC6B8
#CAC7B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC6B8
#C7C7BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC6B8
#CCC4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Revere Pewter 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

#D8C1A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC6B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C6C9

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.

#8E9ABB

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

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: #CBC6B8;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CBC6B8;
CSS Variable 
--color-revere-pewter: #CBC6B8;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'revere-pewter': '#CBC6B8' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CBC6B8] text-[#CBC6B8]
SCSS 
$revere-pewter: #CBC6B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC6B8?

#CBC6B8 is Revere Pewter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC6B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Revere Pewter?

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

What colors pair well with Revere Pewter?

Revere Pewter 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 Revere Pewter?

You can download Revere Pewter 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 Revere Pewter?

The hex code is #CBC6B8. In RGB it's 203, 198, 184, and in HSL it's 44°, 15%, 76%.

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