Useful Gray (Sherwin Williams)
#CFC9BB  ·  hsl(42, 17.2%, 77.3%)
Tints & Shades
#3A3529
#5C5441
#7F745A
#9E9276
#B7AE99
#CFC9BB
#D6D1C5
#DDD9D0
#E5E1DA
#ECE9E4
#F3F2EE
Color Values
Hex #CFC9BB
RGB 207, 201, 187
HSL hsl(42, 17.2%, 77.3%)
CMYK 0, 3, 10, 19
CSS Variable
--color-useful-gray-sherwin-williams: #CFC9BB;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.65:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✗ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
12.73:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✓
About this color

Useful Gray (Sherwin Williams) — Useful Gray (Sherwin Williams) is a steady, practical gray with subtle brown and warmer yellow-orange hints. It belongs to the Beige and Gray families. Its high, close RGB values, with slight Red dominance, create a very light, desaturated warm greige tint. also commonly known as Creamy Taupe. Nearest neighbors are Gainsboro, LightGray, and Beige.

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