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Skipping Stone

#D0CBB6

RGB 208, 203, 182 · HSL 48°, 22%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 18

Skipping Stone is #D0CBB6 in HEX — rgb(208, 203, 182), hsl(48°, 22%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 18%).

Skipping Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 22%, 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#D0CBB6

RGB208, 203, 182

HSL48°, 22%, 76%

HSV48°, 12%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 18

Decimal13683638

CSS RGBrgb(208, 203, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 22%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Skipping Stone 1027-2

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ancient Marble SW6162

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CCB9

Benjamin Moore

Inner 1522

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC8B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 1.2 · #D2CDB6

Vista Paint

Velum Smoke C-341

ΔE 1.5 · #D5CDB8

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 1.5 · #D3CAB5

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC6B1

Behr

Cavern Echo BXC-04

ΔE 2.2 · #CDCDBA

Dulux

Cargo River S17B1

ΔE 2.3 · #CFCCBB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.5 · #CAC4B0

Valspar

Brown Buzz 6005-3B

ΔE 2.7 · #CAC8B7

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 3.1 · #D1D1BF

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 3.2 · #D6CFBF

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.4 · #CEC3AD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D0CBB6

#B4BACF

Analogous

#CFBCB4

#D0CBB6

#C7CFB4

Triadic

#D0CBB6

#B4CFCA

#CAB4CF

Split-Complementary

#D0CBB6

#B4C7CF

#BCB4CF

Tetradic

#D0CBB6

#B4CFBC

#B4BACF

#CFB4C7

Monochromatic

#8F855B

#B1A986

#D0CBB6

#EDEBE3

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#D0CBB6

#BACFB4

#B4BACF

#CAB4CF

Compound

#D0CBB6

#C7CFB4

#B4BACF

#BCB4CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D5C3

#E1DED3

#EDECE6

Darker

#B2A984

#847A51

#4E472E

Saturation

#C6C4BE

#CFCAB4

#E7D89C

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CBB6

#D0CBB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CBB6

#CCCCB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CBB6

#D1C8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Skipping Stone 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

#DBC5A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CBB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CAC8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8E97BB

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: #D0CBB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CBB6;

CSS Variable

--color-skipping-stone: #D0CBB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skipping-stone': '#D0CBB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CBB6] text-[#D0CBB6]

SCSS

$skipping-stone: #D0CBB6;

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#CAC7B4 · ΔE 2.0

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#D7CDB7 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CBB6?

#D0CBB6 is Skipping Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0CBB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Skipping Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Skipping Stone?

Skipping Stone 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 Skipping Stone?

You can download Skipping Stone 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 Skipping Stone?

The hex code is #D0CBB6. In RGB it's 208, 203, 182, and in HSL it's 48°, 22%, 76%.

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