REDS

Subdued

#CCB8B3

RGB 204, 184, 179 · HSL 12°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 12, 20

Subdued is #CCB8B3 in HEX — rgb(204, 184, 179), hsl(12°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 20%).

Subdued pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 20%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CCB8B3

RGB204, 184, 179

HSL12°, 20%, 75%

HSV12°, 12%, 80%

CMYK0, 10, 12, 20

Decimal13416627

CSS RGBrgb(204, 184, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Subdued 1015-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Batik AF-610

ΔE 1 · #CDBAB6

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 1.4 · #CDBBB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 1.9 · #CEBBB3

Dulux

Moth Pink S06C2

ΔE 2.2 · #CFBCBA

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #C7B9B3

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 2.5 · #CDBDBA

Behr

Josephine MQ3-1

ΔE 2.6 · #D1BFBB

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 2.8 · #C3B1AC

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.2 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 4.9 · #CCBFB3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.3 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.4 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCB8B3

#B3C7CC

Analogous

#CCB3BA

#CCB8B3

#CCC4B3

Triadic

#CCB8B3

#B3CCB8

#B8B3CC

Split-Complementary

#CCB8B3

#B3CCC4

#B3BACC

Tetradic

#CCB8B3

#BACCB3

#B3C7CC

#C4B3CC

Monochromatic

#8A655C

#AD8D85

#CCB8B3

#EBE2E0

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#CCB8B3

#C7CCB3

#B3C7CC

#B8B3CC

Compound

#CCB8B3

#CCC4B3

#B3C7CC

#B3BACC

Variations

Lighter

#D6C6C2

#DFD5D2

#ECE7E6

Darker

#AE8C84

#805B52

#4B352F

Saturation

#C3BDBB

#CCB8B3

#E6A899

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCB8B3

#C2BFB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCB8B3

#BCBCB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCB8B3

#CCB8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Subdued carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D8B7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCB8B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BCC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#8BB0BA

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: #CCB8B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCB8B3;

CSS Variable

--color-subdued: #CCB8B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subdued': '#CCB8B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCB8B3] text-[#CCB8B3]

SCSS

$subdued: #CCB8B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCB8B3?

#CCB8B3 is Subdued, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CCB8B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subdued?

Subdued works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Subdued?

Subdued pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Subdued?

You can download Subdued 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 Subdued?

The hex code is #CCB8B3. In RGB it's 204, 184, 179, and in HSL it's 12°, 20%, 75%.

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