#DFD6CB
- Brightness
- 215.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 33°, 24%, 84%
- HSV V %
- 87%
- Lab
- 86.1, 1.2, 6.5
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 4%, 9%, 13%
- PNG size
- 5.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft warm hue
Black text
14.62:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.44:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (14.62:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #DFD6CB
Common Name: Skimming Stone
RGB: 223, 214, 203
HSL: ~32° / ~23% / ~84%
Contrast vs White: 1.5 : 1 — Fail (AA)
Contrast vs Black: 12.6 : 1 — Pass (AA/AAA)
Mood: A calm, cultured taupe-beige neutral that balances contemporary design with classic poise. This subtle hue often feels both grounded and gently elevated—an architectural favorite that plays well with shadows, daylight, and softness in interior spaces. Its name evokes natural, smoothed stones by riverbeds, and its consistent popularity underscores its staying power.
Close Matches:
- Farrow and Ball – Skimming Stone – #DFD6CB (Exact Match)
- Kelly Moore – Travertine Trail – #DFD6CB (Exact Match)
- Valspar – Clay Angel – #DFD7CB (ΔE=0.68)
- Hallman Lindsay – Always Neutral – #DFD7CB (ΔE=0.68)
- Benjamin Moore – Frosted Toffee – #DFD4C7 (ΔE=1.44)
- Why Designers Use It.
It’s a neutral, but not a blank slate—it adds a sense of age and materiality without heaviness. Frequently found in heritage interiors, Scandinavian-inspired rooms, and boutique hospitality design, this color softens stark modernism and pairs effortlessly with natural wood, brass, and textured textiles. It’s no stranger to gallery walls or minimalist branding either. Regionally, it thrives in British and European palettes, and is a staple in UK paint collections, especially Farrow & Ball where it enjoys cult status.
Its origin feels deeply natural—like sun-dried clay or a soft limestone wall. The tone gives off old-world calm, fitting well with the rebirth of "quiet luxury" aesthetics and the contemporary return to warm neutrals. With strong presence in high-end interior paint systems and architectural palettes (e.g. heritage restoration projects), this shade walks the fine line between trendiness and timelessness.