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Windrift Beige

#CEBCAE

RGB 206, 188, 174 · HSL 26°, 25%, 75% · CMYK 0, 9, 16, 19

Windrift Beige is #CEBCAE in HEX — rgb(206, 188, 174), hsl(26°, 25%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 16%, 19%).

Windrift Beige pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 25%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CEBCAE

RGB206, 188, 174

HSL26°, 25%, 75%

HSV26°, 16%, 81%

CMYK0, 9, 16, 19

Decimal13548718

CSS RGBrgb(206, 188, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 25%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beige Rage K-1189

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Bona Fide Beige SW6065

ΔE 1.1 · #CBB9AB

Behr

Rustic Rose BXC-13

ΔE 1.2 · #CBBCAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 1.2 · #CCBBAB

Benjamin Moore

Pink CC-422

ΔE 1.3 · #CDBAAE

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #CCBCB0

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

ΔE 1.5 · #CAB8AB

Dulux

Bongo Drum S11C2

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C1B2

Kilz

Mannequin LK180

ΔE 1.8 · #CFC0B3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.1 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2.4 · #CCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.6 · #CCBEAC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.8 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 6.4 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#CEBCAE

#AFC1CF

Analogous

#CFAFB1

#CEBCAE

#CFCDAF

Triadic

#CEBCAE

#AFCFBD

#BDAFCF

Split-Complementary

#CEBCAE

#AFCFCD

#AFB1CF

Tetradic

#CEBCAE

#B1CFAF

#AFC1CF

#CDAFCF

Monochromatic

#8F6F56

#B39680

#CEBCAE

#ECE5DF

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#CEBCAE

#C1CFAF

#AFC1CF

#BDAFCF

Compound

#CEBCAE

#CFCDAF

#AFC1CF

#AFB1CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CABF

#E1D8D1

#EDE8E5

Darker

#B4957E

#86654C

#4F3B2C

Saturation

#C4BFBA

#CFBDAF

#E7BA97

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEBCAE

#C6C1AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEBCAE

#BFBFB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEBCAE

#CEBABC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Windrift Beige reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DABA9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEBCAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BFC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#8BA6BA

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: #CEBCAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEBCAE;

CSS Variable

--color-windrift-beige: #CEBCAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windrift-beige': '#CEBCAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEBCAE] text-[#CEBCAE]

SCSS

$windrift-beige: #CEBCAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEBCAE?

#CEBCAE is Windrift Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEBCAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windrift Beige?

Windrift Beige works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Windrift Beige?

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

Where can I download Windrift Beige?

You can download Windrift Beige 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 Windrift Beige?

The hex code is #CEBCAE. In RGB it's 206, 188, 174, and in HSL it's 26°, 25%, 75%.

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