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#D1C9BF

RGB
209, 201, 191
Brightness
202.3
HSL (°,%,%)
33°, 16%, 78%
HSV V %
82%
Lab
81.3, 1.0, 6.0
CMYK (%)
0%, 4%, 9%, 18%
PNG size
5.8 KB
Tone / Feel
light, muted warm hue
Black text 12.82:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.64:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (12.82:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #D1C9BF

Common Name: Light Grey Beige

RGB: (209, 201, 191)

HSL: (39°, 18%, 79%)

Contrast vs White: 4.5:1 (AA Pass)

Contrast vs Black: 15.5:1 (AA Pass)

Mood Description

This color exudes calmness, elegance, and subtle warmth. It is often seen as a neutral yet inviting tone, commonly used in interior designs to create a relaxing atmosphere. Its balance of softness makes it ideal for minimalistic themes, evoking feelings of simplicity and natural beauty.

Close Named Matches

  • Sikkens 4041 Color Concept: #D1C9BF (Exact Match)
  • RAL 9002 - Grey White: #D9D7CF (ΔE=5.24)
  • Behr - Porch Swing Beige: #D1C8BD (ΔE=0.73)
  • Benjamin Moore - Mocha Cream: #D4CABE (ΔE=1.39)
  • Pantone FHI - Rainy Day: #CFC8BD (ΔE=0.80)

Why Designers Use It

This color is often favored for its neutrality and ability to blend seamlessly with various palettes. Its calming, understated nature makes it a great choice for a wide range of designs, particularly in home decor, corporate branding, and product packaging. Designers often use it for backgrounds and accents to create balance without overwhelming the viewer. Due to its soft and approachable vibe, it is often chosen for spaces aiming to promote relaxation and professionalism.

It is notably popular in modern minimalist aesthetics, particularly in Scandinavian design, where light, neutral colors are preferred to maximize natural light. In branding, it is used to convey reliability, warmth, and approachability, making it ideal for industries like health, wellness, and hospitality. Its timeless appeal ensures it remains relevant across various trends, often making it a staple in both contemporary and traditional designs.

Additionally, this color's mineral-like quality links it to earth tones, evoking thoughts of natural materials like stone or clay. This can make it especially popular in the architectural and interior design sectors, where materials and finishes often embrace organic tones.

Palette neighbours

#2E3640 Complement #BFD1C9 Triad 1 #C9BFD1 Triad 2 #D0D1BF Analogous 1 #D1C0BF Analogous 2