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Calming Effect

#CFD3A2

RGB 207, 211, 162 · HSL 65°, 36%, 73% · CMYK 2, 0, 23, 17

Calming Effect is #CFD3A2 in HEX — rgb(207, 211, 162), hsl(65°, 36%, 73%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 17%).

Calming Effect pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 36%, 73%. 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#CFD3A2

RGB207, 211, 162

HSL65°, 36%, 73%

HSV65°, 23%, 83%

CMYK2, 0, 23, 17

Decimal13620130

CSS RGBrgb(207, 211, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 36%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fresh Start C-783

ΔE 0.5 · #CFD4A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 0.7 · #CFD4A4

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 1 · #CDD3A3

Benjamin Moore

Folk 528

ΔE 1.2 · #D2D3A2

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 1.9 · #CFD5A7

Behr

Seasoned Salt S330-3

ΔE 2.8 · #CDCD9F

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 3 · #D7D9AB

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #D9D8A9

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D8DBAC

Dulux

Celery Green S18E3

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCC99

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 4 · #C7C896

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 4.5 · #CBC99D

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 7.7 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 10.9 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 12.3 · #B9D696

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

#CFD3A2

#A5A1D3

Analogous

#D3BEA1

#CFD3A2

#B6D3A1

Triadic

#CFD3A2

#A1CFD3

#D3A1CF

Split-Complementary

#CFD3A2

#A1B6D3

#BEA1D3

Tetradic

#CFD3A2

#A1D3BE

#A5A1D3

#D3A1B6

Monochromatic

#8F9546

#B4BA6D

#CFD3A2

#EAEBD5

#F6F7EE

Rectangle

#CFD3A2

#A1D3A5

#A5A1D3

#D3A1CF

Compound

#CFD3A2

#B6D3A1

#A5A1D3

#BEA1D3

Variations

Lighter

#D8DCB4

#E0E2C9

#ECEDE1

Darker

#B6BD6D

#888F3E

#505423

Saturation

#C0C2B3

#CFD3A1

#E1E98B

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD3A2

#D8CEA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD3A2

#D2D2A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD3A2

#D3CCD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Calming Effect 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

#DBCB95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD3A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D0B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8681BC

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: #CFD3A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD3A2;

CSS Variable

--color-calming-effect: #CFD3A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calming-effect': '#CFD3A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD3A2] text-[#CFD3A2]

SCSS

$calming-effect: #CFD3A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD3A2?

#CFD3A2 is Calming Effect, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFD3A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calming Effect?

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

What colors pair well with Calming Effect?

Calming Effect 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 Calming Effect?

You can download Calming Effect 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 Calming Effect?

The hex code is #CFD3A2. In RGB it's 207, 211, 162, and in HSL it's 65°, 36%, 73%.

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