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Stony Ground

#CEC1AD

RGB 206, 193, 173 · HSL 36°, 25%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 19

Stony Ground is #CEC1AD in HEX — rgb(206, 193, 173), hsl(36°, 25%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 19%).

Stony Ground pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 25%, 74%. 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#CEC1AD

RGB206, 193, 173

HSL36°, 25%, 74%

HSV36°, 16%, 81%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 19

Decimal13549997

CSS RGBrgb(206, 193, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 25%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC2AF

Dulux

Russian Toffee S14D2

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C3AF

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 0.9 · #D0C1AE

Behr

Bungalow Beige HDC-AC-10

ΔE 0.9 · #CCBFAC

Sherwin-Williams

Urban Putty SW7532

ΔE 1 · #CFC0AB

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 1 · #CEBFAB

Benjamin Moore

Royal CSP-315

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC1AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC3B0

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.5 · #CCBEAC

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.3 · #C8C0AA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.2 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3.3 · #D3CAB5

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CEC1AD

#ACB9CD

Analogous

#CDAFAC

#CEC1AD

#CACDAC

Triadic

#CEC1AD

#ACCDC0

#C0ACCD

Split-Complementary

#CEC1AD

#ACCACD

#AFACCD

Tetradic

#CEC1AD

#ACCDAF

#ACB9CD

#CDACCA

Monochromatic

#8C7654

#B19C7C

#CEC1AD

#EAE4DC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#CEC1AD

#B9CDAC

#ACB9CD

#C0ACCD

Compound

#CEC1AD

#CACDAC

#ACB9CD

#AFACCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CDBD

#E0D9CF

#ECE9E4

Darker

#B29C7C

#846D4B

#4E402B

Saturation

#C2BEB8

#CDC0AC

#E6C593

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC1AD

#C9C4AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC1AD

#C3C3B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC1AD

#CFBEC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Stony Ground 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

#DABD9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC1AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C2C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#899CB8

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: #CEC1AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC1AD;

CSS Variable

--color-stony-ground: #CEC1AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stony-ground': '#CEC1AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC1AD] text-[#CEC1AD]

SCSS

$stony-ground: #CEC1AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC1AD?

#CEC1AD is Stony Ground, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC1AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stony Ground?

Stony Ground 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 Stony Ground?

Stony Ground 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 Stony Ground?

You can download Stony Ground 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 Stony Ground?

The hex code is #CEC1AD. In RGB it's 206, 193, 173, and in HSL it's 36°, 25%, 74%.

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