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Cromarty

#CFCEC0

RGB 207, 206, 192 · HSL 56°, 14%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 7, 19

Cromarty is #CFCEC0 in HEX — rgb(207, 206, 192), hsl(56°, 14%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 19%).

Cromarty pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 14%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CFCEC0

RGB207, 206, 192

HSL56°, 14%, 78%

HSV56°, 7%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 7, 19

Decimal13618880

CSS RGBrgb(207, 206, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 14%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dusty CSP-755

ΔE 0.5 · #CFCFC1

PPG

Metallic Mist 1032-1

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCCBE

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #D0CEC1

Dulux

Serena S18B1

ΔE 0.9 · #D0D0C1

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Landing DE6241

ΔE 0.9 · #D2CFC1

Sherwin-Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CDBF

Behr

Cappuccino Froth N210-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D1D0C4

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CBBE

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 2 · #D1D1C6

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D2C5

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 2.4 · #CFD2C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 2.6 · #D4D1C7

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#CFCEC0

#BFC0CF

Analogous

#CFC6BF

#CFCEC0

#C8CFBF

Triadic

#CFCEC0

#BFCFCE

#CEBFCF

Split-Complementary

#CFCEC0

#BFC8CF

#C6BFCF

Tetradic

#CFCEC0

#BFCFC6

#BFC0CF

#CFBFC8

Monochromatic

#8C8969

#AEAC93

#CFCEC0

#F0EFEB

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#CFCEC0

#C0CFBF

#BFC0CF

#CEBFCF

Compound

#CFCEC0

#C8CFBF

#BFC0CF

#C6BFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8CC

#E1E1D9

#EDEDE9

Darker

#ADAB91

#7E7C5D

#4A4935

Saturation

#C9C9C5

#CFCEBF

#E7E3A7

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFCEC0

#D0CDC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFCEC0

#CECEC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFCEC0

#D0CCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cromarty 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

#DBC7AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFCEC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CCCF

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.

#9496BF

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: #CFCEC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFCEC0;

CSS Variable

--color-cromarty: #CFCEC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cromarty': '#CFCEC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFCEC0] text-[#CFCEC0]

SCSS

$cromarty: #CFCEC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFCEC0?

#CFCEC0 is Cromarty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFCEC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cromarty?

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

What colors pair well with Cromarty?

Cromarty 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 Cromarty?

You can download Cromarty 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 Cromarty?

The hex code is #CFCEC0. In RGB it's 207, 206, 192, and in HSL it's 56°, 14%, 78%.

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