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Cantera

#CDC5AF

RGB 205, 197, 175 · HSL 44°, 23%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 20

Cantera is #CDC5AF in HEX — rgb(205, 197, 175), hsl(44°, 23%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 20%).

Cantera pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 23%, 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#CDC5AF

RGB205, 197, 175

HSL44°, 23%, 75%

HSV44°, 15%, 80%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 20

Decimal13485487

CSS RGBrgb(205, 197, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 23%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cantera C-342

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cantera 343

ΔE 0.4 · #CEC5AF

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 0.5 · #CDC4AE

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 0.8 · #CFC6B1

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 0.9 · #D0C6B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC6B1

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.4 · #CAC4B0

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC1AD

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C0AA

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2 · #D2C6AE

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2 · #D3CAB5

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #C9C4B2

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.6 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.9 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#CDC5AF

#B1B8CE

Analogous

#CEB7B1

#CDC5AF

#C7CEB1

Triadic

#CDC5AF

#B1CEC6

#C6B1CE

Split-Complementary

#CDC5AF

#B1C7CE

#B7B1CE

Tetradic

#CDC5AF

#B1CEB7

#B1B8CE

#CEB1C7

Monochromatic

#8D7F58

#B0A482

#CDC5AF

#EBE8E0

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#CDC5AF

#B8CEB1

#B1B8CE

#C6B1CE

Compound

#CDC5AF

#C7CEB1

#B1B8CE

#B7B1CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D1C0

#E0DCD1

#ECEAE5

Darker

#B2A480

#84764F

#4D452D

Saturation

#C4C1BB

#CEC6B1

#E6D298

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC5AF

#CBC6B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC5AF

#C6C6B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC5AF

#CEC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cantera 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

#D9C09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC5AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C5C3

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.

#8B98BA

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: #CDC5AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC5AF;

CSS Variable

--color-cantera: #CDC5AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cantera': '#CDC5AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC5AF] text-[#CDC5AF]

SCSS

$cantera: #CDC5AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC5AF?

#CDC5AF is Cantera, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC5AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cantera?

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

What colors pair well with Cantera?

Cantera 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 Cantera?

You can download Cantera 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 Cantera?

The hex code is #CDC5AF. In RGB it's 205, 197, 175, and in HSL it's 44°, 23%, 75%.

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