NEUTRALS

Mote of Dust

#C1C1C5

RGB 193, 193, 197 · HSL 240°, 3%, 76% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 23

Mote of Dust is #C1C1C5 in HEX — rgb(193, 193, 197), hsl(240°, 3%, 76%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 23%).

Mote of Dust pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 3%, 76%. 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#C1C1C5

RGB193, 193, 197

HSL240°, 3%, 76%

HSV240°, 2%, 77%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 23

Decimal12698053

CSS RGBrgb(193, 193, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 3%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC0C2

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC1C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 1.8 · #BBBFC3

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 2 · #C3BEC3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC1C3

Dulux

Eskimo White S46A1

ΔE 2.2 · #C2BDC2

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 2.2 · #BFBDC4

Benjamin Moore

Thundercloud 2124-40

ΔE 2.4 · #B9BEC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 3 · #BEBDC6

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 3 · #C6C9CB

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.4 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 6 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1C1C5

#C4C4C0

Analogous

#C0C2C4

#C1C1C5

#C2C0C4

Triadic

#C1C1C5

#C4C0C0

#C0C4C0

Split-Complementary

#C1C1C5

#C4C2C0

#C2C4C0

Tetradic

#C1C1C5

#C4C0C2

#C4C4C0

#C0C4C2

Monochromatic

#727279

#99999F

#C1C1C5

#E7E7E9

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#C1C1C5

#C4C0C4

#C4C4C0

#C0C4C0

Compound

#C1C1C5

#C2C0C4

#C4C4C0

#C2C4C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDCDD0

#D9D9DB

#E9E9EA

Darker

#98989E

#67676E

#3C3C40

Saturation

#C1C1C2

#C0C0C4

#A2A2E1

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C1C5

#C0C1C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C1C5

#C1C1C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C1C5

#C1C2C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mote of Dust 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

#D0BDAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C1C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC2D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BBBB8E

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: #C1C1C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C1C5;

CSS Variable

--color-mote-of-dust: #C1C1C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mote-of-dust': '#C1C1C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C1C5] text-[#C1C1C5]

SCSS

$mote-of-dust: #C1C1C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C1C5?

#C1C1C5 is Mote of Dust, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C1C5 warm or cool?

Mote of Dust reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mote of Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Mote of Dust?

Mote of Dust 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 Mote of Dust?

You can download Mote of Dust 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 Mote of Dust?

The hex code is #C1C1C5. In RGB it's 193, 193, 197, and in HSL it's 240°, 3%, 76%.

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