PINKS

Vessel

#CDC8BF

RGB 205, 200, 191 · HSL 39°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 20

Vessel is #CDC8BF in HEX — rgb(205, 200, 191), hsl(39°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 20%).

Vessel pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 12%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CDC8BF

RGB205, 200, 191

HSL39°, 12%, 78%

HSV39°, 7%, 80%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 20

Decimal13486271

CSS RGBrgb(205, 200, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

London 1541

ΔE 0.5 · #CDC8BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC7BD

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

ΔE 0.7 · #CECAC1

Dulux

Grey Pebble S14B1

ΔE 0.7 · #CFCAC1

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 0.8 · #CCC9C0

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.3 · #C9C7BE

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.4 · #D1CBC3

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 1.5 · #CDC6BB

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CCC3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.2 · #D3CEC5

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #C9C9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.4 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.1 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#CDC8BF

#C0C5CE

Analogous

#CEC2C0

#CDC8BF

#CCCEC0

Triadic

#CDC8BF

#C0CEC9

#C9C0CE

Split-Complementary

#CDC8BF

#C0CCCE

#C2C0CE

Tetradic

#CDC8BF

#C0CEC2

#C0C5CE

#CEC0CC

Monochromatic

#897F6C

#ACA495

#CDC8BF

#EFEEEB

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CDC8BF

#C5CEC0

#C0C5CE

#C9C0CE

Compound

#CDC8BF

#CCCEC0

#C0C5CE

#C2C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D4CD

#E1DEDA

#EDECEA

Darker

#ABA393

#7C725F

#484237

Saturation

#C9C8C5

#CEC9C0

#E6D0A7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC8BF

#CBC9C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC8BF

#C9C9C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC8BF

#CEC7C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vessel strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D9C3AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC8BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8CF

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.

#94A3BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CDC8BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC8BF;

CSS Variable

--color-vessel: #CDC8BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vessel': '#CDC8BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC8BF] text-[#CDC8BF]

SCSS

$vessel: #CDC8BF;

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 0.9

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#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC8BF?

#CDC8BF is Vessel, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC8BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vessel?

Vessel works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vessel?

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

Where can I download Vessel?

You can download Vessel 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 Vessel?

The hex code is #CDC8BF. In RGB it's 205, 200, 191, and in HSL it's 39°, 12%, 78%.

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