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Dusty

#CFCFC1

RGB 207, 207, 193 · HSL 60°, 13%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 7, 19

Dusty is #CFCFC1 in HEX — rgb(207, 207, 193), hsl(60°, 13%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 19%).

Dusty pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 13%, 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#CFCFC1

RGB207, 207, 193

HSL60°, 13%, 78%

HSV60°, 7%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 7, 19

Decimal13619137

CSS RGBrgb(207, 207, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 13%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusty CSP-755

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 0.5 · #CFCEC0

Dulux

Serena S18B1

ΔE 0.6 · #D0D0C1

Valspar

Bay Sands 5008-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #D0CEC1

Dunn-Edwards

Lunar Landing DE6241

ΔE 1.1 · #D2CFC1

PPG

Metallic Mist 1032-1

ΔE 1.1 · #CDCCBE

Behr

Cappuccino Froth N210-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D0C4

Sherwin-Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CDBF

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CDBF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CBBE

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 1.8 · #D1D1C6

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 2.1 · #CFD2C1

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.4 · #D7D2C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Power Lunch 572

ΔE 2.6 · #D4D1C7

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CFCFC1

#C0C0CE

Analogous

#CEC7C0

#CFCFC1

#C7CEC0

Triadic

#CFCFC1

#C0CECE

#CEC0CE

Split-Complementary

#CFCFC1

#C0C7CE

#C7C0CE

Tetradic

#CFCFC1

#C0CEC7

#C0C0CE

#CEC0C7

Monochromatic

#8A8A6A

#ADAD94

#CFCFC1

#EFEFEB

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#CFCFC1

#C0CEC0

#C0C0CE

#CEC0CE

Compound

#CFCFC1

#C7CEC0

#C0C0CE

#C7C0CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8CC

#E1E1DA

#EDEDEA

Darker

#ACAC92

#7D7D5E

#494936

Saturation

#C9C9C5

#CECEC0

#E7E7A7

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFCFC1

#D1CEC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFCFC1

#CFCFC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFCFC1

#D0CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dusty 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

#DBC8AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFCFC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CDD0

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.

#9494BF

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: #CFCFC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFCFC1;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty: #CFCFC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty': '#CFCFC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFCFC1] text-[#CFCFC1]

SCSS

$dusty: #CFCFC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFCFC1?

#CFCFC1 is Dusty, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFCFC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty?

Dusty 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 Dusty?

You can download Dusty 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 Dusty?

The hex code is #CFCFC1. In RGB it's 207, 207, 193, and in HSL it's 60°, 13%, 78%.

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