NEUTRALS

Apple Blossom Time

#C1B4BD

RGB 193, 180, 189 · HSL 318°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 0, 7, 2, 24

Apple Blossom Time is #C1B4BD in HEX — rgb(193, 180, 189), hsl(318°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 24%).

Apple Blossom Time pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 318°, 9%, 73%. 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#C1B4BD

RGB193, 180, 189

HSL318°, 9%, 73%

HSV318°, 7%, 76%

CMYK0, 7, 2, 24

Decimal12694717

CSS RGBrgb(193, 180, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Apple Blossom Time K-756

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 2.1 · #BBB0BB

Dulux

Inner Touch S45C2

ΔE 2.2 · #BBAFBA

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C5B3BE

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 2.8 · #CAB7C0

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 2.8 · #C2BAC5

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3 · #CBB8C0

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #B8B0BC

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 4.7 · #BBB0B1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.1 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 6.4 · #B9B0AE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.5 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.8 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1B4BD

#B4C0B8

Analogous

#BEB4C0

#C1B4BD

#C0B4B6

Triadic

#C1B4BD

#BDC0B4

#B4BDC0

Split-Complementary

#C1B4BD

#B6C0B4

#B4C0BE

Tetradic

#C1B4BD

#C0BEB4

#B4C0B8

#B4B6C0

Monochromatic

#786472

#9E8A98

#C1B4BD

#E3DEE2

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#C1B4BD

#C0B8B4

#B4C0B8

#B4BDC0

Compound

#C1B4BD

#C0B4B6

#B4C0B8

#B4C0BE

Variations

Lighter

#CDC3CA

#D9D3D7

#E8E5E8

Darker

#9F8B99

#715C6A

#42353E

Saturation

#BCB8BB

#C0B4BD

#E095C9

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B4BD

#B8B9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B4BD

#B6B6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B4BD

#C0B6B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Apple Blossom Time 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

#D0B4A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B4BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB9CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#86B695

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: #C1B4BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B4BD;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-blossom-time: #C1B4BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-blossom-time': '#C1B4BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B4BD] text-[#C1B4BD]

SCSS

$apple-blossom-time: #C1B4BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B4BD?

#C1B4BD is Apple Blossom Time, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1B4BD warm or cool?

Apple Blossom Time reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Apple Blossom Time?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Blossom Time?

Apple Blossom Time 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 Apple Blossom Time?

You can download Apple Blossom Time 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 Apple Blossom Time?

The hex code is #C1B4BD. In RGB it's 193, 180, 189, and in HSL it's 318°, 9%, 73%.

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