PINKS

Limed White

#CFC9C0

RGB 207, 201, 192 · HSL 36°, 14%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 19

Limed White is #CFC9C0 in HEX — rgb(207, 201, 192), hsl(36°, 14%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 19%).

Limed White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 14%, 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#CFC9C0

RGB207, 201, 192

HSL36°, 14%, 78%

HSV36°, 7%, 81%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 19

Decimal13617600

CSS RGBrgb(207, 201, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 14%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Pebble S14B1

ΔE 0.5 · #CFCAC1

Benjamin Moore

London 1541

ΔE 0.8 · #CDC8BE

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

ΔE 0.8 · #CECAC1

Sherwin-Williams

Agreeable Gray SW7029

ΔE 0.9 · #D1CBC1

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 0.9 · #D1CBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC7BD

Behr

Toasty Gray N320-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CCC3

Vista Paint

Sheepskin C-565

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CEC5

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C7BE

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #D1CCBF

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.4 · #C9CABD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.7 · #D7D2C5

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.7 · #D0D0D0

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 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

#CFC9C0

#BFC5CF

Analogous

#CFC1BF

#CFC9C0

#CDCFBF

Triadic

#CFC9C0

#BFCFC8

#C8BFCF

Split-Complementary

#CFC9C0

#BFCDCF

#C1BFCF

Tetradic

#CFC9C0

#BFCFC1

#BFC5CF

#CFBFCD

Monochromatic

#8C7E69

#AEA393

#CFC9C0

#F0EEEB

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#CFC9C0

#C5CFBF

#BFC5CF

#C8BFCF

Compound

#CFC9C0

#CDCFBF

#BFC5CF

#C1BFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D3CC

#E1DED9

#EDECE9

Darker

#ADA291

#7E715D

#4A4235

Saturation

#C9C7C5

#CFC8BF

#E7CDA7

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC9C0

#CDCAC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC9C0

#CACAC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC9C0

#CFC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Limed White 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

#DBC3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC9C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C8CF

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.

#94A5BF

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: #CFC9C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC9C0;

CSS Variable

--color-limed-white: #CFC9C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limed-white': '#CFC9C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC9C0] text-[#CFC9C0]

SCSS

$limed-white: #CFC9C0;

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#CCC8BE · ΔE 1.1

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#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.5

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#D3CEC4 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC9C0?

#CFC9C0 is Limed White, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC9C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limed White?

Limed White 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 Limed White?

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

Where can I download Limed White?

You can download Limed White 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 Limed White?

The hex code is #CFC9C0. In RGB it's 207, 201, 192, and in HSL it's 36°, 14%, 78%.

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