NEUTRALS

Blithe Mood

#C0C1B9

RGB 192, 193, 185 · HSL 67°, 6%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 24

Blithe Mood is #C0C1B9 in HEX — rgb(192, 193, 185), hsl(67°, 6%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 24%).

Blithe Mood pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 6%, 74%. 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#C0C1B9

RGB192, 193, 185

HSL67°, 6%, 74%

HSV67°, 4%, 76%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 24

Decimal12632505

CSS RGBrgb(192, 193, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 6%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBFB8

Behr

Silver Sage UL210-8

ΔE 1.2 · #C0C2B8

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1557

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C4BA

Vista Paint

Rippled Rock C-579

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C4BA

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.5 · #BEC3BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 1.5 · #C4C5BC

Dulux

Lyttelton NZ9B3

ΔE 1.7 · #BEBFBA

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 1.8 · #BABEB7

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C0BB

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #BABCB6

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BABDB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.4 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0C1B9

#BAB9C1

Analogous

#C1BEB9

#C0C1B9

#BCC1B9

Triadic

#C0C1B9

#B9C0C1

#C1B9C0

Split-Complementary

#C0C1B9

#B9BCC1

#BEB9C1

Tetradic

#C0C1B9

#B9C1BE

#BAB9C1

#C1B9BC

Monochromatic

#757769

#9B9D90

#C0C1B9

#E4E5E1

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#C0C1B9

#B9C1BA

#BAB9C1

#C1B9C0

Compound

#C0C1B9

#BCC1B9

#BAB9C1

#BEB9C1

Variations

Lighter

#CCCDC7

#D9D9D5

#E9E9E7

Darker

#9C9E90

#6D6F61

#404138

Saturation

#BEBEBC

#C0C1B9

#D8E09A

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

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0C1B9

#C2C0BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0C1B9

#C1C1BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0C1B9

#C1C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blithe Mood 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

#CFBDA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0C1B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC2CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8E89B8

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: #C0C1B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0C1B9;

CSS Variable

--color-blithe-mood: #C0C1B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blithe-mood': '#C0C1B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0C1B9] text-[#C0C1B9]

SCSS

$blithe-mood: #C0C1B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0C1B9?

#C0C1B9 is Blithe Mood, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C0C1B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blithe Mood?

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

What colors pair well with Blithe Mood?

Blithe Mood 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 Blithe Mood?

You can download Blithe Mood 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 Blithe Mood?

The hex code is #C0C1B9. In RGB it's 192, 193, 185, and in HSL it's 67°, 6%, 74%.

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