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Annapolis Gray

#C9BEAF

RGB 201, 190, 175 · HSL 35°, 19%, 74% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 21

Annapolis Gray is #C9BEAF in HEX — rgb(201, 190, 175), hsl(35°, 19%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 21%).

Annapolis Gray pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 19%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

HEX#C9BEAF
RGB201, 190, 175
HSL35°, 19%, 74%
HSV35°, 13%, 79%
CMYK0, 5, 13, 21
Decimal13221551
CSS RGBrgb(201, 190, 175)
CSS HSLhsl(35, 19%, 74%)

Benjamin Moore

HotAC-31

ΔE 0.4 · #CABFB0

Dulux

Beach WoodsS14C2

ΔE 0.4 · #CABFB0

Behr

Creamy MushroomPPU5-13

ΔE 0.9 · #CABDAF

PPG

Ashen1023-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C9BFB2

Vista Paint

Master ManuelK-1181

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BBAD

Kilz

SophisticationLK170

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow BeigeSW7511

ΔE 1.3 · #CDBFB0

IKEA

IKEA02525

ΔE 1.3 · #CBBEB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Phelps Puttyhistoric-phelps-putty

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BDAD

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath229

ΔE 1.9 · #CCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

BirchwoodDEC752

ΔE 2 · #CCBEAC

Valspar

Mesa Tumbleweed2008-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #C8B9A9

RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 3.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02Nourish-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive GoldDCP-0281

ΔE 5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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.

Complementary

#C9BEAF
#B0BBC9

Analogous

#C9B2B0
#C9BEAF
#C7C9B0

Triadic

#C9BEAF
#B0C9BF
#BFB0C9

Split-Complementary

#C9BEAF
#B0C7C9
#B2B0C9

Tetradic

#C9BEAF
#B0C9B2
#B0BBC9
#C9B0C7

Monochromatic

#86745B
#AA9A83
#C9BEAF
#E8E4DE
#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C9BEAF
#BBC9B0
#B0BBC9
#BFB0C9

Compound

#C9BEAF
#C7C9B0
#B0BBC9
#B2B0C9

Shades and tints of Annapolis Gray run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F3F0ED
Tint #E8E4DE
Tint #DED7CE
Tint #D4CBBF
Base #C9BEAF
Shade #A99981
Shade #827159
Shade #534839
Shade #242019

Lighter

#D4CCC0
#DED8D1
#EBE8E5

Darker

#AC9A82
#7D6B52
#4A3F2F

Saturation

#C0BDB9
#C9BFB0
#E4C395

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Aa

vs White

1.83:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BEAF
#C5C1B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BEAF
#C0C0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BEAF
#CABCBE

Original → Simulated

Warm · Inviting

Annapolis Gray reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest
PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded
warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy
#D6BB9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BEAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C0C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#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.

#899CB8

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #C9BEAF;
CSS — background
background-color: #C9BEAF;
CSS Variable
--color-annapolis-gray: #C9BEAF;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'annapolis-gray': '#C9BEAF' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#C9BEAF] text-[#C9BEAF]
SCSS
$annapolis-gray: #C9BEAF;
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What color is #C9BEAF?

#C9BEAF is Annapolis Gray, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BEAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Annapolis Gray?

Annapolis Gray works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Annapolis Gray?

Annapolis Gray pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Annapolis Gray?

You can download Annapolis Gray 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 Annapolis Gray?

The hex code is #C9BEAF. In RGB it's 201, 190, 175, and in HSL it's 35°, 19%, 74%.

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