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Skipping Stone

#D5CFBF

RGB 213, 207, 191 · HSL 44°, 21%, 79% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 16

Skipping Stone is #D5CFBF in HEX — rgb(213, 207, 191), hsl(44°, 21%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 16%).

Skipping Stone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 21%, 79%. 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#D5CFBF

RGB213, 207, 191

HSL44°, 21%, 79%

HSV44°, 10%, 84%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 16

Decimal14012351

CSS RGBrgb(213, 207, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 21%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beige DelightSN3H7

Exact match

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Benjamin Moore

SkippingCSP-155

ΔE 0.4 · #D6D0C0

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Dunn-Edwards

HeatherDEC773

ΔE 0.4 · #D6CFBF

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Kilz

OatmealLK230

ΔE 0.9 · #D7D1C0

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Vista Paint

Plymouth BeigeC-1419

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CEBF

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PPG

Crushed Silk1024-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CFBE

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Farrow & Ball

Shaded White201

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D2C1

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Sherwin-Williams

Grecian IvorySW7541

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CFBE

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Behr

Aged BeigePPU7-9

ΔE 1.3 · #D7CFC1

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Valspar

Parlour Taupe7003-1

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD0C0

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IKEA

IKEA167167

ΔE 2 · #D7D2C5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Desert Mirage231

ΔE 2 · #D2CABC

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Colorhouse

Nourish .01Nourish-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D5D3BF

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CBBE

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D5CFBF

#BEC4D5

Analogous

#D5C3BE

#D5CFBF

#CFD5BE

Triadic

#D5CFBF

#BED5CF

#CFBED5

Split-Complementary

#D5CFBF

#BECFD5

#C3BED5

Tetradic

#D5CFBF

#BED5C3

#BEC4D5

#D5BECF

Monochromatic

#978963

#B6AC90

#D5CFBF

#F3F1EC

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D5CFBF

#C4D5BE

#BEC4D5

#CFBED5

Compound

#D5CFBF

#CFD5BE

#BEC4D5

#C3BED5

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Skipping Stone 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 #F3F1EC

Tint #EBE9E1

Tint #E4E0D5

Tint #DCD7CA

Base #D5CFBF

Shade #B3A88B

Shade #8C7F5C

Shade #59503A

Shade #252218

Variations

Lighter

#DDD8CB

#E5E2D9

#EFEEEA

Darker

#B6AB8C

#887B55

#504831

Saturation

#CDCBC6

#D5CFBE

#EAD9A9

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CFBF

#D4D0C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CFBF

#D0D0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CFBF

#D6CDCE

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

#DFC8AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CFBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCDCF

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.

#96A1C0

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: #D5CFBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CFBF;

CSS Variable

--color-skipping-stone: #D5CFBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'skipping-stone': '#D5CFBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CFBF] text-[#D5CFBF]

SCSS

$skipping-stone: #D5CFBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CFBF?

#D5CFBF is Skipping Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CFBF 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 #D5CFBF. In RGB it's 213, 207, 191, and in HSL it's 44°, 21%, 79%.

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