#CDC6BB
- Brightness
- 198.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 37°, 15%, 77%
- HSV V %
- 80%
- Lab
- 80.2, 0.5, 6.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 3%, 9%, 20%
- PNG size
- 5.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Recommended text: Black (12.39:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #CDC6BB
Common Name: Feather Stone / Soft Taupe
RGB: 205, 198, 187
HSL: ~36°, 12%, 77%
Contrast Ratios:
Against White: 1.8 (Fail AA)
Against Black: 8.4 (Pass AAA)
Mood & Usage Notes
#CDC6BB evokes a gentle, understated calmness—think soft natural stone or weathered wood with a hint of warmth. It carries a quiet sophistication popular in minimalist and nature-inspired design palettes. This shade fits well in spaces and visual works aiming for approachable neutrality, comfort, and subtle refinement without stark coldness or high contrast drama.
Close Named Matches
- Kelly Moore - Feather Stone #CDC6BB (Exact Match, ΔE=0.00)
- Vista Paint - Sheepskin #CDC6BB (Exact Match, ΔE=0.00)
- Benjamin Moore - London Fog #CDC8BE (Near, ΔE=1.11)
- Jotun - Betong #CAC4BA (Near, ΔE=1.01)
- Hallman Lindsay - Hidden Cove #CDC7BD (Near, ΔE=0.73)
Why Designers Use It
This color is often favored for its balance between warmth and neutrality, making it a versatile choice across many design fields. In interior design, it mimics natural stone or soft weathered wood—materials that lend spaces a grounded, organic feel without overwhelming with color intensity. It works beautifully as a background or accent in arts and visual design, helping to create calm, layered compositions where brighter or more saturated colors can pop without clash.
Its mild saturation and lightness allow it to pass AAA contrast standards when paired with black text, making it suitable for accessible typography on darker backgrounds. In branding, it conveys reliability and subtle sophistication, often used in industries like textiles, artisan crafts, and heritage-inspired product lines.
Historically, this shade shares traits with taupe and warm greys used in classic British and Australian standards for building paints, indicating an established tradition in architectural and decorative contexts. The ΔE values across multiple standards confirm its consistency and broad appeal as a soft, natural tone.
The muted earthiness also resonates well in nature-based designs and sustainability-themed projects, echoing stone, dry earth, or driftwood, appealing to audiences drawn to organic authenticity and calm visual narratives.