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Hazy Skies

#CECBBA

RGB 206, 203, 186 · HSL 51°, 17%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 19

Hazy Skies is #CECBBA in HEX — rgb(206, 203, 186), hsl(51°, 17%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 19%).

Hazy Skies pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 17%, 77%. 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#CECBBA
RGB206, 203, 186
HSL51°, 17%, 77%
HSV51°, 10%, 81%
CMYK0, 1, 10, 19
Decimal13552570
CSS RGBrgb(206, 203, 186)
CSS HSLhsl(51, 17%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stingray1529

ΔE 0.4 · #CFCCBB

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Dulux

Cargo RiverS17B1

ΔE 0.4 · #CFCCBB

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PPG

Mix Or Match1031-1

ΔE 1.2 · #CCCCBA

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Valspar

Brown Buzz6005-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC8B7

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Behr

Ocean FoamPPU10-10

ΔE 1.4 · #CAC8B6

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Sherwin-Williams

Ancient MarbleSW6162

ΔE 1.4 · #D1CCB9

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Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine370

ΔE 1.6 · #C9C7B6

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IKEA

IKEA173173

ΔE 1.9 · #D1C9B8

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Vista Paint

PalatineC-369

ΔE 2 · #C8C6B4

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Farrow & Ball

Cromarty285

ΔE 2 · #CFCEC0

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Dunn-Edwards

Porous StoneDE6220

ΔE 2.1 · #D4CEBF

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Kilz

Silver FernLG180-02

ΔE 2.3 · #D1D1BF

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Colorhouse

Stone .04Stone-04

ΔE 2.7 · #C9CABD

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBBE

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC4B0

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

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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

#CECBBA
#BABDCE

Analogous

#CEC1BA
#CECBBA
#C7CEBA

Triadic

#CECBBA
#BACECB
#CBBACE

Split-Complementary

#CECBBA
#BAC7CE
#C1BACE

Tetradic

#CECBBA
#BACEC1
#BABDCE
#CEBAC7

Monochromatic

#8C8663
#AFAA8E
#CECBBA
#EEEDE7
#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#CECBBA
#BDCEBA
#BABDCE
#CBBACE

Compound

#CECBBA
#C7CEBA
#BABDCE
#C1BACE

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Hazy Skies 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 #F2F2ED
Tint #E9E8E0
Tint #E0DED4
Tint #D7D5C7
Base #CECBBA
Shade #ACA78A
Shade #857F5E
Shade #54513C
Shade #242219

Variations

Lighter

#D8D6C8
#E1DFD7
#EDECE8

Darker

#AFA98C
#807A58
#4B4733

Saturation

#C7C6C1
#CECBBA
#E7DCA2

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)

Aa

vs White

1.63:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECBBA
#CFCBBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECBBA
#CCCCBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECBBA
#CFC8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hazy Skies 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

#DAC5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECBBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CACB

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.

#9197BD

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

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: #CECBBA;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CECBBA;
CSS Variable 
--color-hazy-skies: #CECBBA;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'hazy-skies': '#CECBBA' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CECBBA] text-[#CECBBA]
SCSS 
$hazy-skies: #CECBBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECBBA?

#CECBBA is Hazy Skies, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CECBBA warm or cool?

Hazy Skies reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hazy Skies?

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

What colors pair well with Hazy Skies?

Hazy Skies 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 Hazy Skies?

You can download Hazy Skies 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 Hazy Skies?

The hex code is #CECBBA. In RGB it's 206, 203, 186, and in HSL it's 51°, 17%, 77%.

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