NEUTRALS

Waxwing

#C0C2C0

RGB 192, 194, 192 · HSL 120°, 2%, 76% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 24

Waxwing is #C0C2C0 in HEX — rgb(192, 194, 192), hsl(120°, 2%, 76%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 24%).

Waxwing pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 2%, 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#C0C2C0

RGB192, 194, 192

HSL120°, 2%, 76%

HSV120°, 1%, 76%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 24

Decimal12632768

CSS RGBrgb(192, 194, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 2%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tranquil Retreat SN4G1

ΔE 0.9 · #C3C4C2

Benjamin Moore

Eternity AF-695

ΔE 1.3 · #BFC3C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.4 · #C3C3C3

PPG

Quest 10-15

ΔE 1.4 · #BDC1C1

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC4C3

Dunn-Edwards

Foil DE6360

ΔE 1.7 · #C0C3C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 2 · #C6C3C0

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 2 · #BFBFBA

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 2 · #BABDBC

Sherwin-Williams

Knitting Needles SW7672

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C1BC

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.9 · #BEBFB8

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 3.1 · #BABCB6

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.7 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.5 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.7 · #B5B8B1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0C2C0

#C3C1C3

Analogous

#C2C3C1

#C0C2C0

#C1C3C2

Triadic

#C0C2C0

#C1C1C3

#C3C1C1

Split-Complementary

#C0C2C0

#C2C1C3

#C3C1C2

Tetradic

#C0C2C0

#C1C2C3

#C3C1C3

#C3C2C1

Monochromatic

#737873

#9A9E9A

#C0C2C0

#E8E9E8

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C0C2C0

#C1C3C3

#C3C1C3

#C3C1C1

Compound

#C0C2C0

#C1C3C2

#C3C1C3

#C3C1C2

Variations

Lighter

#CDCFCD

#DADBDA

#E9EAE9

Darker

#999D99

#686D68

#3D3F3D

Saturation

#C1C2C1

#C1C3C1

#A3E1A3

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0C2C0

#C1C1C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0C2C0

#C2C2C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0C2C0

#C0C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Waxwing 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

#CFBEAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0C2C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC3CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#BB8EBB

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: #C0C2C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0C2C0;

CSS Variable

--color-waxwing: #C0C2C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waxwing': '#C0C2C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0C2C0] text-[#C0C2C0]

SCSS

$waxwing: #C0C2C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0C2C0?

#C0C2C0 is Waxwing, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C0C2C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waxwing?

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

What colors pair well with Waxwing?

Waxwing 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 Waxwing?

You can download Waxwing 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 Waxwing?

The hex code is #C0C2C0. In RGB it's 192, 194, 192, and in HSL it's 120°, 2%, 76%.

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