TEALS
Gentle Gray
#C0CACD
Gentle Gray is a soft teal sitting at HSL 194°, 12%, 78%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Gentle Gray 1626
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Gentle Gray
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C0CACD?
#C0CACD is Gentle Gray, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #C0CACD warm or cool?
Gentle Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Gentle Gray?
Gentle Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Gentle Gray?
Gentle Gray pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Gentle Gray?
You can download Gentle Gray 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 RGB value of #C0CACD?
#C0CACD converts to RGB 192, 202, 205.