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Torere

#CCC4B9

RGB 204, 196, 185 · HSL 35°, 16%, 76% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 20

Torere is #CCC4B9 in HEX — rgb(204, 196, 185), hsl(35°, 16%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 20%).

Torere pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 16%, 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#CCC4B9

RGB204, 196, 185

HSL35°, 16%, 76%

HSV35°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 20

Decimal13419705

CSS RGBrgb(204, 196, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 16%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Torere NZ9F9

Exact match

Behr

Wheat Bread 720C-3

ΔE 0.4 · #CDC5BA

Sherwin-Williams

Worldly Gray SW7043

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC6BB

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 0.8 · #CDC6BB

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC6BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC7BD

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC2B6

Benjamin Moore

Alphano 989

ΔE 1.7 · #D0C5B8

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.5 · #C8C3BC

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 2.6 · #D5C8BD

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.6 · #C5BEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 3.1 · #D5C6BD

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.8 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #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

#CCC4B9

#B8C0CC

Analogous

#CCBAB8

#CCC4B9

#CACCB8

Triadic

#CCC4B9

#B8CCC3

#C3B8CC

Split-Complementary

#CCC4B9

#B8CACC

#BAB8CC

Tetradic

#CCC4B9

#B8CCBA

#B8C0CC

#CCB8CA

Monochromatic

#887863

#AB9E8C

#CCC4B9

#ECE9E4

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#CCC4B9

#C0CCB8

#B8C0CC

#C3B8CC

Compound

#CCC4B9

#CACCB8

#B8C0CC

#BAB8CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6CFC6

#DFDBD5

#ECEAE7

Darker

#AC9E8A

#7D6E58

#494033

Saturation

#C5C2BF

#CCC3B8

#E5C89E

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC4B9

#C9C6BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC4B9

#C5C5BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC4B9

#CDC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Torere 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

#D8C0A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC4B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C5CA

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.

#8EA1BB

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: #CCC4B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC4B9;

CSS Variable

--color-torere: #CCC4B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'torere': '#CCC4B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC4B9] text-[#CCC4B9]

SCSS

$torere: #CCC4B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC4B9?

#CCC4B9 is Torere, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CCC4B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Torere?

Torere 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 Torere?

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

Where can I download Torere?

You can download Torere 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 Torere?

The hex code is #CCC4B9. In RGB it's 204, 196, 185, and in HSL it's 35°, 16%, 76%.

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