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Narrow Neck Half

#CDCABF

RGB 205, 202, 191 · HSL 47°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 20

Narrow Neck Half is #CDCABF in HEX — rgb(205, 202, 191), hsl(47°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 20%).

Narrow Neck Half pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 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#CDCABF

RGB205, 202, 191

HSL47°, 12%, 78%

HSV47°, 7%, 80%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 20

Decimal13486783

CSS RGBrgb(205, 202, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Winter Terrace SN4A3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Apparition 860

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC9BF

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CECAC1

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 1.1 · #CCC9C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 1.5 · #CDC7BD

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #D1CCBF

Vista Paint

Hidden Cove C-209

ΔE 1.5 · #CDC7BB

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.6 · #C9C7BE

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D2CCC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 1.9 · #C9CABD

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.1 · #D1CBC3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.1 · #C9CBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.1 · #D3CEC5

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D2C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.7 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDCABF

#C0C3CE

Analogous

#CEC4C0

#CDCABF

#CACEC0

Triadic

#CDCABF

#C0CECB

#CBC0CE

Split-Complementary

#CDCABF

#C0CACE

#C4C0CE

Tetradic

#CDCABF

#C0CEC4

#C0C3CE

#CEC0CA

Monochromatic

#89836C

#ACA795

#CDCABF

#EFEEEB

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CDCABF

#C3CEC0

#C0C3CE

#CBC0CE

Compound

#CDCABF

#CACEC0

#C0C3CE

#C4C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D5CD

#E1DFDA

#EDECEA

Darker

#ABA693

#7C765F

#484537

Saturation

#C9C8C5

#CECBC0

#E6D9A7

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDCABF

#CDCAC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDCABF

#CBCBC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDCABF

#CEC8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Narrow Neck Half 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

#D9C4AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDCABF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C9CF

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.

#949DBF

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: #CDCABF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDCABF;

CSS Variable

--color-narrow-neck-half: #CDCABF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'narrow-neck-half': '#CDCABF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDCABF] text-[#CDCABF]

SCSS

$narrow-neck-half: #CDCABF;

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 1.8

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#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDCABF?

#CDCABF is Narrow Neck Half, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDCABF warm or cool?

Narrow Neck Half reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Narrow Neck Half?

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

What colors pair well with Narrow Neck Half?

Narrow Neck Half 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 Narrow Neck Half?

You can download Narrow Neck Half 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 Narrow Neck Half?

The hex code is #CDCABF. In RGB it's 205, 202, 191, and in HSL it's 47°, 12%, 78%.

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