NEUTRALS

Arbour Hollow

#C1C2B4

RGB 193, 194, 180 · HSL 64°, 10%, 73% · CMYK 1, 0, 7, 24

Arbour Hollow is #C1C2B4 in HEX — rgb(193, 194, 180), hsl(64°, 10%, 73%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 7%, 24%).

Arbour Hollow pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 64°, 10%, 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#C1C2B4

RGB193, 194, 180

HSL64°, 10%, 73%

HSV64°, 7%, 76%

CMYK1, 0, 7, 24

Decimal12698292

CSS RGBrgb(193, 194, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 10%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 0.7 · #C0C2B3

Benjamin Moore

Horizon 2141-50

ΔE 0.7 · #C0C1B2

Sherwin-Williams

Austere Gray SW6184

ΔE 1.2 · #BEBFB2

PPG

Misty Meadow 1031-2

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC0B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 1.6 · #BFBFAF

Dulux

Fibre Moss S18B2

ΔE 1.8 · #BFC0AF

Vista Paint

Dillard K-917

ΔE 2 · #C4C2B1

Behr

Silver Sage UL210-8

ΔE 2.2 · #C0C2B8

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.4 · #BEC5B6

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3 · #C9CABD

Valspar

Brown Buzz 6005-3B

ΔE 3 · #CAC8B7

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3.2 · #C5BEB1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 3.6 · #B9C3B3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1C2B4

#B4B3C1

Analogous

#C1BBB3

#C1C2B4

#B9C1B3

Triadic

#C1C2B4

#B3C0C1

#C1B3C0

Split-Complementary

#C1C2B4

#B3B9C1

#BBB3C1

Tetradic

#C1C2B4

#B3C1BB

#B4B3C1

#C1B3B9

Monochromatic

#777963

#9D9F89

#C1C2B4

#E3E3DD

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#C1C2B4

#B3C1B4

#B4B3C1

#C1B3C0

Compound

#C1C2B4

#B9C1B3

#B4B3C1

#BBB3C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDCDC2

#D9D9D2

#E8E9E5

Darker

#9FA08A

#70725B

#424235

Saturation

#BCBCB8

#C0C1B3

#DBE094

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C2B4

#C4C0B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C2B4

#C2C2B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C2B4

#C2C0C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Arbour Hollow 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

#D0BEA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C2B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC3C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8986B6

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: #C1C2B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C2B4;

CSS Variable

--color-arbour-hollow: #C1C2B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arbour-hollow': '#C1C2B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C2B4] text-[#C1C2B4]

SCSS

$arbour-hollow: #C1C2B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C2B4?

#C1C2B4 is Arbour Hollow, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C2B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arbour Hollow?

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

What colors pair well with Arbour Hollow?

Arbour Hollow 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 Arbour Hollow?

You can download Arbour Hollow 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 Arbour Hollow?

The hex code is #C1C2B4. In RGB it's 193, 194, 180, and in HSL it's 64°, 10%, 73%.

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