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Guilford

#CCCEAF

RGB 204, 206, 175 · HSL 64°, 24%, 75% · CMYK 1, 0, 15, 19

Guilford is #CCCEAF in HEX — rgb(204, 206, 175), hsl(64°, 24%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 15%, 19%).

Guilford pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 24%, 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#CCCEAF

RGB204, 206, 175

HSL64°, 24%, 75%

HSV64°, 15%, 81%

CMYK1, 0, 15, 19

Decimal13422255

CSS RGBrgb(204, 206, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 24%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Guilford HC-116

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Home Body 406

ΔE 1.5 · #CFD2B4

Dulux

Eaves S18D2

ΔE 1.6 · #CECCAD

Vista Paint

Home Body C-405

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD3B4

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD2B5

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 2 · #D0D3B2

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D3B0

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.8 · #D5D1B2

Valspar

Paris Mint 6002-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #CDCDA9

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.2 · #C4C6A5

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 3.8 · #C7C4A5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.9 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.3 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#CCCEAF

#B2B0CF

Analogous

#CFC1B0

#CCCEAF

#BDCFB0

Triadic

#CCCEAF

#B0CDCF

#CFB0CD

Split-Complementary

#CCCEAF

#B0BDCF

#C1B0CF

Tetradic

#CCCEAF

#B0CFC1

#B2B0CF

#CFB0BD

Monochromatic

#8B8E57

#AEB181

#CCCEAF

#EBECDF

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#CCCEAF

#B0CFB2

#B2B0CF

#CFB0CD

Compound

#CCCEAF

#BDCFB0

#B2B0CF

#C1B0CF

Variations

Lighter

#D7D8C0

#E0E1D1

#ECECE5

Darker

#AFB37F

#81854D

#4C4E2C

Saturation

#C3C4BB

#CDCFB0

#E2E798

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCCEAF

#D1CBB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCCEAF

#CECEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCCEAF

#CEC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Guilford 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

#D8C79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCCEAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CCC3

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.

#F8F8F7

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: #CCCEAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCCEAF;

CSS Variable

--color-guilford: #CCCEAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'guilford': '#CCCEAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCCEAF] text-[#CCCEAF]

SCSS

$guilford: #CCCEAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCEAF?

#CCCEAF is Guilford, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCCEAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Guilford?

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

What colors pair well with Guilford?

Guilford 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 Guilford?

You can download Guilford 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 Guilford?

The hex code is #CCCEAF. In RGB it's 204, 206, 175, and in HSL it's 64°, 24%, 75%.

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