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Scenic Path

#CEC5B4

RGB 206, 197, 180 · HSL 39°, 21%, 76% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 19

Scenic Path is #CEC5B4 in HEX — rgb(206, 197, 180), hsl(39°, 21%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 19%).

Scenic Path pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 21%, 76%. 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#CEC5B4

RGB206, 197, 180

HSL39°, 21%, 76%

HSV39°, 13%, 81%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 19

Decimal13551028

CSS RGBrgb(206, 197, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 21%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Oak Tone C-216

ΔE 0.4 · #CFC6B5

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 0.5 · #CEC4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Tone 217

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C7B6

PPG

Synchronicity 1021-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC5B6

Benjamin Moore

Smokey 983

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC5B6

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 1.3 · #CFC7B8

Behr

Shoreline Haze MQ6-31

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C7B8

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C9B8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC1AD

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 2.7 · #D5C7B3

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC2B6

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.9 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CEC5B4

#B5BECF

Analogous

#CFB9B5

#CEC5B4

#CBCFB5

Triadic

#CEC5B4

#B5CFC6

#C6B5CF

Split-Complementary

#CEC5B4

#B5CBCF

#B9B5CF

Tetradic

#CEC5B4

#B5CFB9

#B5BECF

#CFB5CB

Monochromatic

#8E7D5D

#B0A287

#CEC5B4

#EDE9E3

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CEC5B4

#BECFB5

#B5BECF

#C6B5CF

Compound

#CEC5B4

#CBCFB5

#B5BECF

#B9B5CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D1C4

#E1DCD4

#EDEBE6

Darker

#B1A285

#837252

#4D432F

Saturation

#C6C3BE

#CFC6B5

#E7CD9D

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC5B4

#CBC7B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC5B4

#C7C7B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC5B4

#CFC3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scenic Path 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

#DAC0A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC5B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C5C6

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.

#8E9EBB

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: #CEC5B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC5B4;

CSS Variable

--color-scenic-path: #CEC5B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scenic-path': '#CEC5B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC5B4] text-[#CEC5B4]

SCSS

$scenic-path: #CEC5B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC5B4?

#CEC5B4 is Scenic Path, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC5B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scenic Path?

Scenic Path 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 Scenic Path?

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

Where can I download Scenic Path?

You can download Scenic Path 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 Scenic Path?

The hex code is #CEC5B4. In RGB it's 206, 197, 180, and in HSL it's 39°, 21%, 76%.

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