NEUTRALS

Ghost

#C0BFC7

RGB 192, 191, 199 · HSL 248°, 7%, 76% · CMYK 4, 4, 0, 22

Ghost is #C0BFC7 in HEX — rgb(192, 191, 199), hsl(248°, 7%, 76%), cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 22%).

Ghost pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 248°, 7%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C0BFC7

RGB192, 191, 199

HSL248°, 7%, 76%

HSV248°, 4%, 78%

CMYK4, 4, 0, 22

Decimal12632007

CSS RGBrgb(192, 191, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 7%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 0.9 · #BFBDC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBDC6

Dulux

Lavender Oil S44A1

ΔE 1.2 · #C0C0CA

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 1.7 · #C5C0C9

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 2.2 · #C3BEC3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 2.9 · #BBBFC3

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.2 · #C8C8D0

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 3.3 · #C2BAC5

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #C4C4D1

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 3.4 · #BEC0C2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.8 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 3.9 · #BCC1C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.5 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.5 · #AAB1B8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0BFC7

#C5C6BE

Analogous

#BEC1C6

#C0BFC7

#C3BEC6

Triadic

#C0BFC7

#C6BFBE

#BEC6BF

Split-Complementary

#C0BFC7

#C6C3BE

#C1C6BE

Tetradic

#C0BFC7

#C6BEC1

#C5C6BE

#BEC6C3

Monochromatic

#6F6D7E

#9695A3

#C0BFC7

#E7E6EA

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#C0BFC7

#C6BEC5

#C5C6BE

#BEC6BF

Compound

#C0BFC7

#C3BEC6

#C5C6BE

#C1C6BE

Variations

Lighter

#CCCBD1

#D9D8DC

#E9E9EB

Darker

#9694A2

#656273

#3A3943

Saturation

#C1C1C3

#BFBEC6

#AAA1E3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0BFC7

#BEC0C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0BFC7

#BFBFC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0BFC7

#BFC0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ghost gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CFBCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C0BFC7

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDC1D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B5BB8E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C0BFC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0BFC7;

CSS Variable

--color-ghost: #C0BFC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghost': '#C0BFC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0BFC7] text-[#C0BFC7]

SCSS

$ghost: #C0BFC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0BFC7?

#C0BFC7 is Ghost, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C0BFC7 warm or cool?

Ghost reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ghost?

Ghost works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Ghost?

Ghost pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ghost?

You can download Ghost on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Ghost?

The hex code is #C0BFC7. In RGB it's 192, 191, 199, and in HSL it's 248°, 7%, 76%.

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