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Windrift Beige

#CFC2B9

RGB 207, 194, 185 · HSL 25°, 19%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 19

Windrift Beige is #CFC2B9 in HEX — rgb(207, 194, 185), hsl(25°, 19%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 19%).

Windrift Beige pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 19%, 77%. 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#CFC2B9

RGB207, 194, 185

HSL25°, 19%, 77%

HSV25°, 11%, 81%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 19

Decimal13615801

CSS RGBrgb(207, 194, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 19%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Windrift Beige N190-3

Exact match

Dulux

Eggshell Pink S10B1

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC3BA

Benjamin Moore

Rose 1010

ΔE 1.5 · #D4C5BB

Sherwin-Williams

Angora SW6036

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C5BE

PPG

Whippet 1020-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC1B5

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C6BD

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 2 · #CCBFB3

Vista Paint

Avorio K-1174

ΔE 2.2 · #D4C8C0

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #D5C8BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Sheepskin 566

ΔE 2.4 · #CFC7BD

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.5 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 6.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #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

#CFC2B9

#B9C6CF

Analogous

#CFB9BB

#CFC2B9

#CFCEB9

Triadic

#CFC2B9

#B9CFC2

#C2B9CF

Split-Complementary

#CFC2B9

#B9CFCE

#B9BBCF

Tetradic

#CFC2B9

#BBCFB9

#B9C6CF

#CEB9CF

Monochromatic

#8F7461

#B19B8C

#CFC2B9

#EEEAE7

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CFC2B9

#C6CFB9

#B9C6CF

#C2B9CF

Compound

#CFC2B9

#CFCEB9

#B9C6CF

#B9BBCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CFC7

#E1DBD6

#EDEAE8

Darker

#B19A8A

#836855

#4D3D31

Saturation

#C8C4C1

#CFC2B9

#E7BFA1

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

12.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC2B9

#C9C6BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC2B9

#C4C4BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC2B9

#CFC1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Windrift Beige 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

#DBBEA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC2B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C3CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#91ABBD

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: #CFC2B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC2B9;

CSS Variable

--color-windrift-beige: #CFC2B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windrift-beige': '#CFC2B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC2B9] text-[#CFC2B9]

SCSS

$windrift-beige: #CFC2B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC2B9?

#CFC2B9 is Windrift Beige, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC2B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windrift Beige?

Windrift Beige 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 Windrift Beige?

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

Where can I download Windrift Beige?

You can download Windrift Beige 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 Windrift Beige?

The hex code is #CFC2B9. In RGB it's 207, 194, 185, and in HSL it's 25°, 19%, 77%.

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