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Bitter Melon

#CFD1B2

RGB 207, 209, 178 · HSL 64°, 25%, 76% · CMYK 1, 0, 15, 18

Bitter Melon is #CFD1B2 in HEX — rgb(207, 209, 178), hsl(64°, 25%, 76%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 15%, 18%).

Bitter Melon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 25%, 76%. 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#CFD1B2

RGB207, 209, 178

HSL64°, 25%, 76%

HSV64°, 15%, 82%

CMYK1, 0, 15, 18

Decimal13619634

CSS RGBrgb(207, 209, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 25%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Home Body 406

ΔE 0.7 · #CFD2B4

Vista Paint

Home Body C-405

ΔE 0.9 · #CFD3B4

Benjamin Moore

Guilford HC-116

ΔE 1.1 · #CCCEAF

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD2B5

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D3B2

Dulux

Eaves S18D2

ΔE 2.1 · #CECCAD

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #D2D3B0

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.3 · #D5D1B2

Valspar

Martinique Dawn 6003-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #D2CFAC

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3 · #D5D8BC

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCDB4

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 4.2 · #D6DBB7

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.2 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.1 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.2 · #D0C092

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

#CFD1B2

#B5B3D1

Analogous

#D1C4B3

#CFD1B2

#C0D1B3

Triadic

#CFD1B2

#B3CFD1

#D1B3CF

Split-Complementary

#CFD1B2

#B3C0D1

#C4B3D1

Tetradic

#CFD1B2

#B3D1C4

#B5B3D1

#D1B3C0

Monochromatic

#8F9358

#B1B483

#CFD1B2

#EDEEE2

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#CFD1B2

#B3D1B5

#B5B3D1

#D1B3CF

Compound

#CFD1B2

#C0D1B3

#B5B3D1

#C4B3D1

Variations

Lighter

#D9DAC2

#E1E2D2

#EDEDE6

Darker

#B2B581

#84884D

#4D502C

Saturation

#C6C6BD

#CFD1B3

#E3E89C

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

13.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD1B2

#D4CEB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD1B2

#D1D1B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD1B2

#D1CCCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bitter Melon 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

#DBC9A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD1B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CEC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#918EBB

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: #CFD1B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD1B2;

CSS Variable

--color-bitter-melon: #CFD1B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bitter-melon': '#CFD1B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD1B2] text-[#CFD1B2]

SCSS

$bitter-melon: #CFD1B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD1B2?

#CFD1B2 is Bitter Melon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFD1B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bitter Melon?

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

What colors pair well with Bitter Melon?

Bitter Melon 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 Bitter Melon?

You can download Bitter Melon 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 Bitter Melon?

The hex code is #CFD1B2. In RGB it's 207, 209, 178, and in HSL it's 64°, 25%, 76%.

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