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Apparition

#CDC9BF

RGB 205, 201, 191 · HSL 43°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 20

Apparition is #CDC9BF in HEX — rgb(205, 201, 191), hsl(43°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 20%).

Apparition pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 12%, 78%. 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#CDC9BF

RGB205, 201, 191

HSL43°, 12%, 78%

HSV43°, 7%, 80%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 20

Decimal13486527

CSS RGBrgb(205, 201, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apparition 860

Exact match

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

ΔE 0.7 · #CECAC1

Dulux

Narrow Neck Half NZ9E6

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCABF

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 0.7 · #CCC9C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC7BD

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C7BE

Vista Paint

Hidden Cove C-209

ΔE 1.5 · #CDC7BB

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CBC3

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CCC3

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CCBF

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2 · #D3CEC5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.7 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.6 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#CDC9BF

#C0C4CE

Analogous

#CEC3C0

#CDC9BF

#CBCEC0

Triadic

#CDC9BF

#C0CECA

#CAC0CE

Split-Complementary

#CDC9BF

#C0CBCE

#C3C0CE

Tetradic

#CDC9BF

#C0CEC3

#C0C4CE

#CEC0CB

Monochromatic

#89816C

#ACA695

#CDC9BF

#EFEEEB

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CDC9BF

#C4CEC0

#C0C4CE

#CAC0CE

Compound

#CDC9BF

#CBCEC0

#C0C4CE

#C3C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D4CD

#E1DFDA

#EDECEA

Darker

#ABA493

#7C745F

#484337

Saturation

#C9C8C5

#CECAC0

#E6D5A7

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC9BF

#CCCAC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC9BF

#CACAC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC9BF

#CEC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Apparition 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

#D9C3AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC9BF

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.

#94A0BF

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: #CDC9BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC9BF;

CSS Variable

--color-apparition: #CDC9BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apparition': '#CDC9BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC9BF] text-[#CDC9BF]

SCSS

$apparition: #CDC9BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC9BF?

#CDC9BF is Apparition, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC9BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apparition?

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

What colors pair well with Apparition?

Apparition 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 Apparition?

You can download Apparition 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 Apparition?

The hex code is #CDC9BF. In RGB it's 205, 201, 191, and in HSL it's 43°, 12%, 78%.

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