NEUTRALS

Gentle Gray

#C0CACD

RGB 192, 202, 205 · HSL 194°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 6, 1, 0, 20

Gentle Gray is #C0CACD in HEX — rgb(192, 202, 205), hsl(194°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 20%).

Gentle Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 194°, 12%, 78%. 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#C0CACD

RGB192, 202, 205

HSL194°, 12%, 78%

HSV194°, 6%, 80%

CMYK6, 1, 0, 20

Decimal12634829

CSS RGBrgb(192, 202, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gentle1626

ΔE 0.4 · #C1CBCE

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Vista Paint

Water DropletC-502

ΔE 1 · #BDC9CD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet503

ΔE 1.3 · #BDC9CE

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Behr

Alice WhiteMQ3-58

ΔE 1.7 · #BFCBD1

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Dulux

Oxford HalfS37A1H

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CCD2

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Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy BlueSW6225

ΔE 1.8 · #BCCBCE

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Kilz

Wild ArcticRE210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BFCBCB

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Colorhouse

Wool .02Wool-02

ΔE 2 · #C1CDCD

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Dunn-Edwards

Bay of HopeDE6331

ΔE 2.2 · #BFC9D0

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Valspar

Gravity4005-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #C6C9CB

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PPG

Keepsakes1040-2

ΔE 3.2 · #C0CED6

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 4.3 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 4.3 · #C8CDC9

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Farrow & Ball

Skylight205

ΔE 4.5 · #CCD0CD

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IKEA

IKEA127127

ΔE 4.6 · #D0D4D8

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0CACD

#CEC3C0

Analogous

#C0CECA

#C0CACD

#C0C4CE

Triadic

#C0CACD

#CEC0CA

#CACEC0

Split-Complementary

#C0CACD

#CEC0C4

#CECAC0

Tetradic

#C0CACD

#CAC0CE

#CEC3C0

#C4CEC0

Monochromatic

#6C8289

#95A7AC

#C0CACD

#EBEEEF

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#C0CACD

#C3C0CE

#CEC3C0

#CACEC0

Compound

#C0CACD

#C0C4CE

#CEC3C0

#CECAC0

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gentle Gray run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EEF1F2

Tint #E2E7E9

Tint #D7DEE0

Tint #CCD4D7

Base #C0CACD

Shade #91A3A9

Shade #657A81

Shade #404D51

Shade #1B2122

Variations

Lighter

#CDD5D8

#DADFE1

#EAECED

Darker

#93A6AB

#5F757C

#374448

Saturation

#C5C8C9

#C0CACE

#A7D8E6

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0CACD

#C5C7CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0CACD

#C8C8CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0CACD

#C0CACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gentle Gray 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

#CFC4B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0CACD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC9D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BF9E94

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C0CACD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0CACD;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-gray: #C0CACD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-gray': '#C0CACD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0CACD] text-[#C0CACD]

SCSS

$gentle-gray: #C0CACD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0CACD?

#C0CACD is Gentle Gray, a soft neutral 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 living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Gentle Gray?

Gentle Gray 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 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 hex code for Gentle Gray?

The hex code is #C0CACD. In RGB it's 192, 202, 205, and in HSL it's 194°, 12%, 78%.

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