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Simple Stone

#CDC7B7

RGB 205, 199, 183 · HSL 44°, 18%, 76% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 20

Simple Stone is #CDC7B7 in HEX — rgb(205, 199, 183), hsl(44°, 18%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 20%).

Simple Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 18%, 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#CDC7B7

RGB205, 199, 183

HSL44°, 18%, 76%

HSV44°, 11%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 20

Decimal13486007

CSS RGBrgb(205, 199, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 18%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ostrich Feather 14-32

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC7B8

Behr

Coliseum Marble PPU8-16

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC7B8

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 0.9 · #CFC7B8

Benjamin Moore

Revere HC-172

ΔE 1.1 · #CCC7B9

Vista Paint

Overgrown C-195

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC6B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Tone 217

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C7B6

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C9B8

Valspar

Brown Buzz 6005-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #CAC8B7

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C7B8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CEBF

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC6B1

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 3.1 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3.1 · #CFCEC0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #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

#CDC7B7

#B7BDCD

Analogous

#CDBCB7

#CDC7B7

#C8CDB7

Triadic

#CDC7B7

#B7CDC7

#C7B7CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC7B7

#B7C8CD

#BCB7CD

Tetradic

#CDC7B7

#B7CDBC

#B7BDCD

#CDB7C8

Monochromatic

#8A7F60

#ADA48A

#CDC7B7

#ECEAE4

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CDC7B7

#BDCDB7

#B7BDCD

#C7B7CD

Compound

#CDC7B7

#C8CDB7

#B7BDCD

#BCB7CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D2C5

#E0DDD5

#ECEBE7

Darker

#AEA488

#807455

#4B4431

Saturation

#C5C3BE

#CDC7B7

#E6D39E

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

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC7B7

#CCC8B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC7B7

#C8C8B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC7B7

#CEC5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Simple Stone 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

#D9C2A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC7B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C7C9

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: #CDC7B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC7B7;

CSS Variable

--color-simple-stone: #CDC7B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple-stone': '#CDC7B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC7B7] text-[#CDC7B7]

SCSS

$simple-stone: #CDC7B7;

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Inner Balance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC7B7?

#CDC7B7 is Simple Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC7B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simple Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Simple Stone?

Simple Stone 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 Simple Stone?

You can download Simple Stone 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 Simple Stone?

The hex code is #CDC7B7. In RGB it's 205, 199, 183, and in HSL it's 44°, 18%, 76%.

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