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Moon

#CECBB3

RGB 206, 203, 179 · HSL 53°, 22%, 75% · CMYK 0, 1, 13, 19

Moon is #CECBB3 in HEX — rgb(206, 203, 179), hsl(53°, 22%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 13%, 19%).

Moon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 22%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CECBB3

RGB206, 203, 179

HSL53°, 22%, 75%

HSV53°, 13%, 81%

CMYK0, 1, 13, 19

Decimal13552563

CSS RGBrgb(206, 203, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 22%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Moon 1516

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.3 · #CDCDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 1.3 · #D2CDB6

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D1CEB4

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 1.5 · #D3CDB5

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CEB4

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CFB5

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #CFCFB6

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2.8 · #D3CAB5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.2 · #CAC4B0

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 3.7 · #D2C6AE

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 3.8 · #CED3BC

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC3AD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 6.1 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CECBB3

#B1B4CD

Analogous

#CDBCB1

#CECBB3

#C3CDB1

Triadic

#CECBB3

#B1CDCA

#CAB1CD

Split-Complementary

#CECBB3

#B1C3CD

#BCB1CD

Tetradic

#CECBB3

#B1CDBC

#B1B4CD

#CDB1C3

Monochromatic

#8C865A

#AFAA83

#CECBB3

#EBEAE0

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#CECBB3

#B4CDB1

#B1B4CD

#CAB1CD

Compound

#CECBB3

#C3CDB1

#B1B4CD

#BCB1CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5C1

#E0DED2

#ECEBE5

Darker

#B1AB81

#837D50

#4D492E

Saturation

#C3C2BB

#CDCAB1

#E6DD98

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECBB3

#D0CAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECBB3

#CCCCB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECBB3

#D0C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moon brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DAC5A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECBB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CAC6

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.

#8B91BA

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: #CECBB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECBB3;

CSS Variable

--color-moon: #CECBB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moon': '#CECBB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECBB3] text-[#CECBB3]

SCSS

$moon: #CECBB3;

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Moon Shadow

#CDCAB2 · ΔE 0.4

Camouflage

#CBC7B0 · ΔE 1.5

Soft Fern

#C8CAB2 · ΔE 2.0

Inner Balance

#CDC7B3 · ΔE 2.6

Doily

#CAC7B4 · ΔE 2.9

Spa

#D5D3B8 · ΔE 3.1

Natural Linen

#D7CDB7 · ΔE 3.2

Grant Beige

#CEC5B0 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECBB3?

#CECBB3 is Moon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CECBB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moon?

Moon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Moon?

Moon pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moon?

You can download Moon 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 Moon?

The hex code is #CECBB3. In RGB it's 206, 203, 179, and in HSL it's 53°, 22%, 75%.

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