NEUTRALS

Desert Panzer

#C0CABC

RGB 192, 202, 188 · HSL 103°, 12%, 76% · CMYK 5, 0, 7, 21

Desert Panzer is #C0CABC in HEX — rgb(192, 202, 188), hsl(103°, 12%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 7%, 21%).

Desert Panzer pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 103°, 12%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#C0CABC

RGB192, 202, 188

HSL103°, 12%, 76%

HSV103°, 7%, 79%

CMYK5, 0, 7, 21

Decimal12634812

CSS RGBrgb(192, 202, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 12%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 0.6 · #BFCABD

Vista Paint

Favored One C-454

ΔE 0.7 · #C1CABD

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC8BA

Benjamin Moore

Antique 465

ΔE 1.4 · #BCC7B8

Dulux

Gentle Calm S22A1

ΔE 1.4 · #C5CDBF

Behr

Tanglewood N320-3

ΔE 1.5 · #C2C9B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.5 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #C1CBC0

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2 · #BEC5B6

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.1 · #C0CDC2

Dunn-Edwards

Granite DE6283

ΔE 2.7 · #C8D1C4

Sherwin-Williams

Frostwork SW0059

ΔE 3.1 · #CBD0C2

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.2 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.7 · #CCD7CA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0CABC

#C5BAC9

Analogous

#C6C9BA

#C0CABC

#BAC9BE

Triadic

#C0CABC

#BABFC9

#C9BABF

Split-Complementary

#C0CABC

#BEBAC9

#C9BAC6

Tetradic

#C0CABC

#BAC6C9

#C5BAC9

#C9BEBA

Monochromatic

#6F8367

#96A790

#C0CABC

#E7EBE5

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#C0CABC

#BAC9C5

#C5BAC9

#C9BABF

Compound

#C0CABC

#BAC9BE

#C5BAC9

#C9BAC6

Variations

Lighter

#CBD4C8

#D9DED7

#E9EBE8

Darker

#96A88E

#64795D

#3A4735

Saturation

#C1C4C0

#BFC9BA

#B3E4A0

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0CABC

#C8C5BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0CABC

#C8C8BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0CABC

#C1C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Desert Panzer 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

#CFC4A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0CABC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC9CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AF8EBB

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: #C0CABC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0CABC;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-panzer: #C0CABC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-panzer': '#C0CABC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0CABC] text-[#C0CABC]

SCSS

$desert-panzer: #C0CABC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0CABC?

#C0CABC is Desert Panzer, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C0CABC warm or cool?

Desert Panzer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Panzer?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Panzer?

Desert Panzer 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 Desert Panzer?

You can download Desert Panzer 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 Desert Panzer?

The hex code is #C0CABC. In RGB it's 192, 202, 188, and in HSL it's 103°, 12%, 76%.

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