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Chilled Cucumber

#CBCDB2

RGB 203, 205, 178 · HSL 64°, 21%, 75% · CMYK 1, 0, 13, 20

Chilled Cucumber is #CBCDB2 in HEX — rgb(203, 205, 178), hsl(64°, 21%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 13%, 20%).

Chilled Cucumber pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 21%, 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#CBCDB2

RGB203, 205, 178

HSL64°, 21%, 75%

HSV64°, 13%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 13, 20

Decimal13356466

CSS RGBrgb(203, 205, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 21%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.3 · #CDCDB4

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.6 · #CFCFB6

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2144-40

ΔE 1.7 · #C9CBB3

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 1.7 · #C9CFB5

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 2 · #CFD2B5

Behr

Dune Grass N340-2

ΔE 2.2 · #CAD1B6

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 2.3 · #D2CFB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Home Body 406

ΔE 2.3 · #CFD2B4

Vista Paint

Water Magic K-901

ΔE 2.6 · #C4CCB3

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C4CBB3

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3 · #CCD0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3.9 · #D5D8BC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.2 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#CBCDB2

#B4B2CD

Analogous

#CDC1B2

#CBCDB2

#BDCDB2

Triadic

#CBCDB2

#B2CBCD

#CDB2CB

Split-Complementary

#CBCDB2

#B2BDCD

#C1B2CD

Tetradic

#CBCDB2

#B2CDC1

#B4B2CD

#CDB2BD

Monochromatic

#888B5B

#ACAE84

#CBCDB2

#EAEBE0

#F5F5F0

Rectangle

#CBCDB2

#B2CDB4

#B4B2CD

#CDB2CB

Compound

#CBCDB2

#BDCDB2

#B4B2CD

#C1B2CD

Variations

Lighter

#D5D7C1

#DFE0D2

#ECECE5

Darker

#ACAF83

#7E8151

#4A4C2E

Saturation

#C3C3BB

#CBCDB2

#E1E699

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCDB2

#D0CAB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCDB2

#CDCDB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCDB2

#CDC9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chilled Cucumber 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

#D8C6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCDB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CBC5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8F8BBA

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: #CBCDB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCDB2;

CSS Variable

--color-chilled-cucumber: #CBCDB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilled-cucumber': '#CBCDB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCDB2] text-[#CBCDB2]

SCSS

$chilled-cucumber: #CBCDB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCDB2?

#CBCDB2 is Chilled Cucumber, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBCDB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chilled Cucumber?

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

What colors pair well with Chilled Cucumber?

Chilled Cucumber 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 Chilled Cucumber?

You can download Chilled Cucumber 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 Chilled Cucumber?

The hex code is #CBCDB2. In RGB it's 203, 205, 178, and in HSL it's 64°, 21%, 75%.

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