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Cavern Echo

#CEC3B3

RGB 206, 195, 179 · HSL 36°, 22%, 75% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 19

Cavern Echo is #CEC3B3 in HEX — rgb(206, 195, 179), hsl(36°, 22%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 19%).

Cavern Echo pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 22%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CEC3B3

RGB206, 195, 179

HSL36°, 22%, 75%

HSV36°, 13%, 81%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 19

Decimal13550515

CSS RGBrgb(206, 195, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 22%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC4B3

PPG

Synchronicity 1021-2

ΔE 1 · #CFC5B6

Benjamin Moore

Inukshuk CC-460

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC5B6

Vista Paint

Star Light K-949

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC1B1

Behr

Washed Khaki UL170-8

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC1B0

Dulux

Beach Woods S14C2

ΔE 1.5 · #CABFB0

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Tone 217

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C7B6

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.1 · #CDC2B6

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C9B8

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBEAC

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 2.4 · #CEC1AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.3 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CEC3B3

#B1BCCD

Analogous

#CDB4B1

#CEC3B3

#CACDB1

Triadic

#CEC3B3

#B1CDC2

#C2B1CD

Split-Complementary

#CEC3B3

#B1CACD

#B4B1CD

Tetradic

#CEC3B3

#B1CDB4

#B1BCCD

#CDB1CA

Monochromatic

#8C785A

#AF9D83

#CEC3B3

#EBE7E0

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#CEC3B3

#BCCDB1

#B1BCCD

#C2B1CD

Compound

#CEC3B3

#CACDB1

#B1BCCD

#B4B1CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CEC1

#E0DAD2

#ECE9E5

Darker

#B19E81

#836E50

#4D402E

Saturation

#C3C0BB

#CDC2B1

#E6C798

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC3B3

#CAC5B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC3B3

#C5C5B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC3B3

#CFC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cavern Echo 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

#DABFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC3B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C4C6

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B9EBA

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: #CEC3B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC3B3;

CSS Variable

--color-cavern-echo: #CEC3B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cavern-echo': '#CEC3B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC3B3] text-[#CEC3B3]

SCSS

$cavern-echo: #CEC3B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC3B3?

#CEC3B3 is Cavern Echo, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC3B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cavern Echo?

Cavern Echo 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 Cavern Echo?

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

Where can I download Cavern Echo?

You can download Cavern Echo 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 Cavern Echo?

The hex code is #CEC3B3. In RGB it's 206, 195, 179, and in HSL it's 36°, 22%, 75%.

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