REDS

Plymouth Notch

#CDB3AC

RGB 205, 179, 172 · HSL 13°, 25%, 74% · CMYK 0, 13, 16, 20

Plymouth Notch is #CDB3AC in HEX — rgb(205, 179, 172), hsl(13°, 25%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 16%, 20%).

Plymouth Notch pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 25%, 74%. 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#CDB3AC

RGB205, 179, 172

HSL13°, 25%, 74%

HSV13°, 16%, 80%

CMYK0, 13, 16, 20

Decimal13480876

CSS RGBrgb(205, 179, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 25%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Trail DE6052

ΔE 1.1 · #CDB1AB

Behr

Vintage Tea Rose HDC-CT-07A

ΔE 1.1 · #CBB0A9

Sherwin-Williams

Insightful Rose SW6023

ΔE 1.6 · #C9B0AB

Valspar

Damask Dunes 1006-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #CDB0A7

Benjamin Moore

Sonoma 1242

ΔE 2 · #D0B8B2

Dulux

Young Turk S07C3

ΔE 2 · #C9AEA9

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 2.8 · #CDAEA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Sauterne 126

ΔE 3.2 · #D7BBB3

Vista Paint

Sandstorm K-1109

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB6A9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.2 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 5.4 · #BFB1A6

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 5.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.2 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CDB3AC

#ACC6CD

Analogous

#CDACB6

#CDB3AC

#CDC4AC

Triadic

#CDB3AC

#ACCDB3

#B3ACCD

Split-Complementary

#CDB3AC

#ACCDC4

#ACB6CD

Tetradic

#CDB3AC

#B6CDAC

#ACC6CD

#C4ACCD

Monochromatic

#8C6054

#B1887C

#CDB3AC

#EADFDC

#F5F0EF

Rectangle

#CDB3AC

#C6CDAC

#ACC6CD

#B3ACCD

Compound

#CDB3AC

#CDC4AC

#ACC6CD

#ACB6CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C2BD

#E0D2CF

#ECE5E4

Darker

#B2877C

#84584B

#4E332B

Saturation

#C2BAB8

#CDB3AC

#E6A593

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB3AC

#C0BCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB3AC

#B8B8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB3AC

#CDB2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plymouth Notch 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

#D9B39C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB3AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B8C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#89AEB8

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: #CDB3AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB3AC;

CSS Variable

--color-plymouth-notch: #CDB3AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plymouth-notch': '#CDB3AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB3AC] text-[#CDB3AC]

SCSS

$plymouth-notch: #CDB3AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB3AC?

#CDB3AC is Plymouth Notch, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB3AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plymouth Notch?

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

What colors pair well with Plymouth Notch?

Plymouth Notch 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 Plymouth Notch?

You can download Plymouth Notch 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 Plymouth Notch?

The hex code is #CDB3AC. In RGB it's 205, 179, 172, and in HSL it's 13°, 25%, 74%.

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