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Villa Grey

#CCC4B4

RGB 204, 196, 180 · HSL 40°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 20

Villa Grey is #CCC4B4 in HEX — rgb(204, 196, 180), hsl(40°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 20%).

Villa Grey pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 19%, 75%. 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#CCC4B4
RGB204, 196, 180
HSL40°, 19%, 75%
HSV40°, 12%, 80%
CMYK0, 4, 12, 20
Decimal13419700
CSS RGBrgb(204, 196, 180)
CSS HSLhsl(40, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

InukshukCC-460

ΔE 0.8 · #CEC5B6

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Vista Paint

Oak ToneC-216

ΔE 1 · #CFC6B5

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Valspar

Oatbran6006-1B

ΔE 1 · #CEC4B3

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PPG

Synchronicity1021-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC5B6

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Dulux

Beige RoyalS15B1

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC7B8

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Behr

Coliseum MarblePPU8-16

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC7B8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Tone217

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C7B6

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Sherwin-Williams

Accessible BeigeSW7036

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C7B8

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IKEA

IKEA173173

ΔE 1.8 · #D1C9B8

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 2.3 · #CAC4B0

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Kilz

Buried In SandRK150

ΔE 2.4 · #CDC2B6

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Colorhouse

Nourish .02Nourish-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C2AF

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Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth283

ΔE 2.9 · #C9BEAB

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Dunn-Edwards

Serene ThoughtDE6234

ΔE 3 · #C5C0AC

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CBBE

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

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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

#CCC4B4
#B3BBCB

Analogous

#CBB7B3
#CCC4B4
#C7CBB3

Triadic

#CCC4B4
#B3CBC3
#C3B3CB

Split-Complementary

#CCC4B4
#B3C7CB
#B7B3CB

Tetradic

#CCC4B4
#B3CBB7
#B3BBCB
#CBB3C7

Monochromatic

#897A5D
#AC9F86
#CCC4B4
#EAE7E1
#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CCC4B4
#BBCBB3
#B3BBCB
#C3B3CB

Compound

#CCC4B4
#C7CBB3
#B3BBCB
#B7B3CB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Villa Grey 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 #F3F1ED
Tint #E9E5DE
Tint #DFDAD0
Tint #D5CFC2
Base #CCC4B4
Shade #AB9E83
Shade #84765A
Shade #544B39
Shade #242119

Variations

Lighter

#D6CFC2
#DFDBD3
#ECEAE6

Darker

#ADA085
#7F7153
#4B4230

Saturation

#C3C0BC
#CBC3B3
#E5CC99

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

1.73:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC4B4
#CAC5B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC4B4
#C5C5B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC4B4
#CDC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Villa Grey 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

#D8C0A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC4B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C5C6

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.

#8B9BBA

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: #CCC4B4;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CCC4B4;
CSS Variable 
--color-villa-grey: #CCC4B4;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'villa-grey': '#CCC4B4' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CCC4B4] text-[#CCC4B4]
SCSS 
$villa-grey: #CCC4B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC4B4?

#CCC4B4 is Villa Grey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCC4B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Villa Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Villa Grey?

Villa Grey 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 Villa Grey?

You can download Villa Grey 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 Villa Grey?

The hex code is #CCC4B4. In RGB it's 204, 196, 180, and in HSL it's 40°, 19%, 75%.

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