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Parsnip

#CDC3B0

RGB 205, 195, 176 · HSL 39°, 22%, 75% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 20

Parsnip is #CDC3B0 in HEX — rgb(205, 195, 176), hsl(39°, 22%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 20%).

Parsnip pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 22%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CDC3B0

RGB205, 195, 176

HSL39°, 22%, 75%

HSV39°, 14%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 20

Decimal13484976

CSS RGBrgb(205, 195, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 22%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 0.8 · #CEC2AF

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.1 · #CAC1AD

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC4B3

Sherwin-Williams

Naturel SW7542

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC0AD

Behr

Pecan Sandie 700C-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C6B2

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC1AD

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.6 · #CAC4B0

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 1.9 · #C8BEAA

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.2 · #CCBEAC

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C0AA

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.5 · #D1C9B8

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CDC3B0

#B1BBCD

Analogous

#CDB5B1

#CDC3B0

#C9CDB1

Triadic

#CDC3B0

#B1CDC3

#C3B1CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC3B0

#B1C9CD

#B5B1CD

Tetradic

#CDC3B0

#B1CDB5

#B1BBCD

#CDB1C9

Monochromatic

#8C7A5A

#AFA083

#CDC3B0

#EBE7E0

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#CDC3B0

#BBCDB1

#B1BBCD

#C3B1CD

Compound

#CDC3B0

#C9CDB1

#B1BBCD

#B5B1CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CFC1

#E0DBD2

#ECEAE5

Darker

#B1A081

#837150

#4D422E

Saturation

#C3C1BB

#CDC3B1

#E6CB98

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC3B0

#CAC5B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC3B0

#C5C5B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC3B0

#CEC0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Parsnip reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D9BF9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC3B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C4C3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B9CBA

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: #CDC3B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC3B0;

CSS Variable

--color-parsnip: #CDC3B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parsnip': '#CDC3B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC3B0] text-[#CDC3B0]

SCSS

$parsnip: #CDC3B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC3B0?

#CDC3B0 is Parsnip, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC3B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parsnip?

Parsnip works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Parsnip?

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

Where can I download Parsnip?

You can download Parsnip 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 Parsnip?

The hex code is #CDC3B0. In RGB it's 205, 195, 176, and in HSL it's 39°, 22%, 75%.

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