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Flowering

#CFC8AB

RGB 207, 200, 171 · HSL 48°, 27%, 74% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 19

Flowering is #CFC8AB in HEX — rgb(207, 200, 171), hsl(48°, 27%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 19%).

Flowering pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 27%, 74%. 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#CFC8AB

RGB207, 200, 171

HSL48°, 27%, 74%

HSV48°, 17%, 81%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 19

Decimal13617323

CSS RGBrgb(207, 200, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 27%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Flowering 514

Exact match

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC8AA

Dulux

Desert Cover S16C2

ΔE 1 · #D0C7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C6A9

Behr

Pale Ivy MQ6-55

ΔE 1.4 · #D2CCAF

Vista Paint

Stone Hearth C-363

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC5A7

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2.6 · #C7C4A5

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 2.9 · #D8CBAD

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D5D1B2

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCDB4

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 4.1 · #DACBB2

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC3AD

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.3 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.2 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#CFC8AB

#ABB2CF

Analogous

#CFB6AB

#CFC8AB

#C4CFAB

Triadic

#CFC8AB

#ABCFC7

#C7ABCF

Split-Complementary

#CFC8AB

#ABC4CF

#B6ABCF

Tetradic

#CFC8AB

#ABCFB6

#ABB2CF

#CFABC4

Monochromatic

#8E8252

#B3A77A

#CFC8AB

#EBE7DB

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#CFC8AB

#B2CFAB

#ABB2CF

#C7ABCF

Compound

#CFC8AB

#C4CFAB

#ABB2CF

#B6ABCF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D3BC

#E0DDCE

#ECEAE3

Darker

#B4A979

#877A49

#4F482A

Saturation

#C2C0B7

#CFC7AB

#E7D693

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC8AB

#CFC8AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC8AB

#C9C9AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC8AB

#D1C4C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flowering 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

#DBC39B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC8AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C8C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8992B8

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: #CFC8AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC8AB;

CSS Variable

--color-flowering: #CFC8AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flowering': '#CFC8AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC8AB] text-[#CFC8AB]

SCSS

$flowering: #CFC8AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC8AB?

#CFC8AB is Flowering, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC8AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flowering?

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

What colors pair well with Flowering?

Flowering 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 Flowering?

You can download Flowering 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 Flowering?

The hex code is #CFC8AB. In RGB it's 207, 200, 171, and in HSL it's 48°, 27%, 74%.

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