<p>Disclosed is a coating composition containing a hydroxyl group-containing aqueous resin, a crosslinking agent and a plant-based filler, which coating composition is characterized in that a cured coating film thereof having a thickness of 40 µm has a soft feel value within the range of 0.8-1.5. Also disclosed are a coating film structure and a coated article. The coating composition enables to obtain a coating film having a moist soft texture and a unique tactile feeling due to the plant-based filler.</p>