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Ice

#CCC7B9

RGB 204, 199, 185 · HSL 44°, 16%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 20

Ice is #CCC7B9 in HEX — rgb(204, 199, 185), hsl(44°, 16%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 20%).

Ice pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 16%, 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#CCC7B9

RGB204, 199, 185

HSL44°, 16%, 76%

HSV44°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 20

Decimal13420473

CSS RGBrgb(204, 199, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 16%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Revere HC-172

Exact match

PPG

Ostrich Feather 14-32

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC7B8

Behr

Coliseum Marble PPU8-16

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC7B8

Vista Paint

Hidden Cove C-209

ΔE 1.1 · #CDC7BB

Dulux

White Duck S16B1

ΔE 1.2 · #CFCABB

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC6B8

Sherwin-Williams

Useful Gray SW7050

ΔE 1.2 · #CFCABD

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CCBF

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C9B8

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CABD

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CEBF

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.7 · #CFCEC0

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC2B6

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

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

#CCC7B9

#B8BDCC

Analogous

#CCBDB8

#CCC7B9

#C7CCB8

Triadic

#CCC7B9

#B8CCC6

#C6B8CC

Split-Complementary

#CCC7B9

#B8C7CC

#BDB8CC

Tetradic

#CCC7B9

#B8CCBD

#B8BDCC

#CCB8C7

Monochromatic

#887E63

#ABA38C

#CCC7B9

#ECEAE4

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#CCC7B9

#BDCCB8

#B8BDCC

#C6B8CC

Compound

#CCC7B9

#C7CCB8

#B8BDCC

#BDB8CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6D2C6

#DFDDD5

#ECEBE7

Darker

#ACA38A

#7D7358

#494333

Saturation

#C5C3BF

#CCC6B8

#E5D29E

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC7B9

#CBC8BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC7B9

#C8C8BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC7B9

#CDC5C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ice 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

#D8C2A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC7B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C7CA

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

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: #CCC7B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC7B9;

CSS Variable

--color-ice: #CCC7B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ice': '#CCC7B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC7B9] text-[#CCC7B9]

SCSS

$ice: #CCC7B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC7B9?

#CCC7B9 is Ice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCC7B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Ice?

Ice 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 Ice?

You can download Ice 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 Ice?

The hex code is #CCC7B9. In RGB it's 204, 199, 185, and in HSL it's 44°, 16%, 76%.

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