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Toasty Grey

#D1CCC0

RGB 209, 204, 192 · HSL 42°, 16%, 79% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 18

Toasty Grey is #D1CCC0 in HEX — rgb(209, 204, 192), hsl(42°, 16%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 18%).

Toasty Grey pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 16%, 79%. 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#D1CCC0

RGB209, 204, 192

HSL42°, 16%, 79%

HSV42°, 8%, 82%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 18

Decimal13749440

CSS RGBrgb(209, 204, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 16%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Villa Grey 6005-1B

ΔE 0.5 · #D1CCBF

Sherwin-Williams

Useful Gray SW7050

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCABD

Dulux

Opononi NZ9G7

ΔE 1 · #D4CDC0

PPG

Whiskers 1025-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CCC2

Benjamin Moore

Rodeo 1534

ΔE 1.1 · #D1CEC3

Vista Paint

Grey Ghost K-957

ΔE 1.1 · #D3CBBF

Behr

Clay Beige UL190-10

ΔE 1.4 · #D4D0C4

Dunn-Edwards

Muslin DE6227

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D0C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage 231

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CABC

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.9 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D2C5

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 2.4 · #D1D1C6

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1CCC0

#C1C6D2

Analogous

#D2C4C1

#D1CCC0

#CFD2C1

Triadic

#D1CCC0

#C1D2CD

#CDC1D2

Split-Complementary

#D1CCC0

#C1CFD2

#C4C1D2

Tetradic

#D1CCC0

#C1D2C4

#C1C6D2

#D2C1CF

Monochromatic

#918569

#B2A995

#D1CCC0

#F2F1ED

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#D1CCC0

#C6D2C1

#C1C6D2

#CDC1D2

Compound

#D1CCC0

#CFD2C1

#C1C6D2

#C4C1D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD7CD

#E3E1DB

#EEEDEA

Darker

#B1A791

#82775B

#4C4535

Saturation

#CCCAC7

#D2CDC1

#E9D6AA

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CCC0

#D0CDC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CCC0

#CDCDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CCC0

#D2CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Toasty Grey 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

#DCC6AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CCC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CBCF

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.

#96A3C0

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: #D1CCC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CCC0;

CSS Variable

--color-toasty-grey: #D1CCC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toasty-grey': '#D1CCC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CCC0] text-[#D1CCC0]

SCSS

$toasty-grey: #D1CCC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CCC0?

#D1CCC0 is Toasty Grey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1CCC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toasty Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Toasty Grey?

Toasty Grey 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 Toasty Grey?

You can download Toasty Grey 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 Toasty Grey?

The hex code is #D1CCC0. In RGB it's 209, 204, 192, and in HSL it's 42°, 16%, 79%.

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