NEUTRALS

Through

#C1BDBD

RGB 193, 189, 189 · HSL 0°, 3%, 75% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 24

Through is #C1BDBD in HEX — rgb(193, 189, 189), hsl(0°, 3%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 24%).

Through pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 3%, 75%. 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#C1BDBD

RGB193, 189, 189

HSL0°, 3%, 75%

HSV0°, 2%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 24

Decimal12697021

CSS RGBrgb(193, 189, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 3%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Through CSP-495

Exact match

Dulux

Winter Bell SN4D3

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBBBB

Behr

Grape Creme PPU16-11

ΔE 1.3 · #BDBBBC

PPG

Gray Shadows 1005-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C2BDBA

Sherwin-Williams

Fashionable Gray SW6275

ΔE 1.8 · #BDB8B8

Vista Paint

Pashmina K-773

ΔE 2.2 · #BBB7B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.4 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 2.4 · #C2C0BC

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 2.4 · #B9BABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 2.6 · #C6C3C0

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #BBB4B3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.2 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 4.3 · #C8C3BC

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.9 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1BDBD

#BDC1C1

Analogous

#C1BDBF

#C1BDBD

#C1BFBD

Triadic

#C1BDBD

#BDC1BD

#BDBDC1

Split-Complementary

#C1BDBD

#BDC1BF

#BDBFC1

Tetradic

#C1BDBD

#BFC1BD

#BDC1C1

#BFBDC1

Monochromatic

#766F6F

#9C9696

#C1BDBD

#E6E5E5

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#C1BDBD

#C1C1BD

#BDC1C1

#BDBDC1

Compound

#C1BDBD

#C1BFBD

#BDC1C1

#BDBFC1

Variations

Lighter

#CECACA

#DAD8D8

#E9E8E8

Darker

#9C9696

#6D6666

#3F3B3B

Saturation

#C0BFBF

#C1BDBD

#E09E9E

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1BDBD

#BFBEBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1BDBD

#BEBEBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1BDBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Through 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

#D0BAA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1BDBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBFCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#8BBABA

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: #C1BDBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1BDBD;

CSS Variable

--color-through: #C1BDBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'through': '#C1BDBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1BDBD] text-[#C1BDBD]

SCSS

$through: #C1BDBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1BDBD?

#C1BDBD is Through, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1BDBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Through?

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

What colors pair well with Through?

Through 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 Through?

You can download Through 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 Through?

The hex code is #C1BDBD. In RGB it's 193, 189, 189, and in HSL it's 0°, 3%, 75%.

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