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Worldly Grey

#CEC6BF

RGB 206, 198, 191 · HSL 28°, 13%, 78% · CMYK 0, 4, 7, 19

Worldly Grey is #CEC6BF in HEX — rgb(206, 198, 191), hsl(28°, 13%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 19%).

Worldly Grey pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 13%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CEC6BF

RGB206, 198, 191

HSL28°, 13%, 78%

HSV28°, 7%, 81%

CMYK0, 4, 7, 19

Decimal13551295

CSS RGBrgb(206, 198, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 13%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Limed White S13B1

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C8C1

Sherwin-Williams

Alpaca SW7022

ΔE 0.8 · #CCC5BD

Kilz

Impressionist Taupe LL260

ΔE 0.8 · #D0C6BF

Behr

Winter Haze HDC-WR14-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC9C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC7BD

PPG

Intuitive 1022-2

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC6BC

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 1.7 · #C8C3BC

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC5C1

Benjamin Moore

London 1541

ΔE 2 · #CDC8BE

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 2.7 · #D0CAC7

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC7C4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.3 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 4.5 · #C5BEB1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CEC6BF

#C0C7CE

Analogous

#CEC0C0

#CEC6BF

#CECEC0

Triadic

#CEC6BF

#C0CEC6

#C6C0CE

Split-Complementary

#CEC6BF

#C0CECE

#C0C0CE

Tetradic

#CEC6BF

#C0CEC0

#C0C7CE

#CEC0CE

Monochromatic

#8A796A

#ADA094

#CEC6BF

#EFEDEB

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#CEC6BF

#C7CEC0

#C0C7CE

#C6C0CE

Compound

#CEC6BF

#CECEC0

#C0C7CE

#C0C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D2CC

#E1DDDA

#EDEBEA

Darker

#AC9E92

#7D6C5E

#493F36

Saturation

#C9C7C5

#CEC6C0

#E7C5A7

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC6BF

#CAC8C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC6BF

#C7C7C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC6BF

#CEC5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Worldly Grey 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

#DAC1AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC6BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C6CF

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.

#94AABF

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: #CEC6BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC6BF;

CSS Variable

--color-worldly-grey: #CEC6BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'worldly-grey': '#CEC6BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC6BF] text-[#CEC6BF]

SCSS

$worldly-grey: #CEC6BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC6BF?

#CEC6BF is Worldly Grey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC6BF warm or cool?

Worldly Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Worldly Grey?

Worldly Grey 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 Worldly Grey?

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

Where can I download Worldly Grey?

You can download Worldly Grey 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 Worldly Grey?

The hex code is #CEC6BF. In RGB it's 206, 198, 191, and in HSL it's 28°, 13%, 78%.

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