NEUTRALS

Spanish Olive

#C1C5BF

RGB 193, 197, 191 · HSL 100°, 5%, 76% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 23

Spanish Olive is #C1C5BF in HEX — rgb(193, 197, 191), hsl(100°, 5%, 76%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 23%).

Spanish Olive pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 5%, 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#C1C5BF

RGB193, 197, 191

HSL100°, 5%, 76%

HSV100°, 3%, 77%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 23

Decimal12699071

CSS RGBrgb(193, 197, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 5%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spanish Olive SG5E1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grey Mist K-838

ΔE 0.9 · #BFC5C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

ΔE 1.1 · #BDC3BD

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BEC3BC

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC3BB

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC4BD

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2139-50

ΔE 1.9 · #C1C9C2

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C4C7C4

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C8C4

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBFB8

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #C9C9C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.4 · #B8BCB5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CABD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1C5BF

#C3BFC5

Analogous

#C4C5BF

#C1C5BF

#BFC5C0

Triadic

#C1C5BF

#BFC1C5

#C5BFC1

Split-Complementary

#C1C5BF

#C0BFC5

#C5BFC4

Tetradic

#C1C5BF

#BFC4C5

#C3BFC5

#C5C0BF

Monochromatic

#737B6F

#9AA197

#C1C5BF

#E8E9E7

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C1C5BF

#BFC5C3

#C3BFC5

#C5BFC1

Compound

#C1C5BF

#BFC5C0

#C3BFC5

#C5BFC4

Variations

Lighter

#CDD0CC

#DADCD9

#E9EAE9

Darker

#99A096

#697065

#3D423A

Saturation

#C1C3C1

#C1C5BF

#B7E2A2

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C5BF

#C4C3C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C5BF

#C4C4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C5BF

#C2C4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spanish Olive 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

#D0C0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C5BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC5CF

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.

#AC8EBB

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: #C1C5BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C5BF;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-olive: #C1C5BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-olive': '#C1C5BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C5BF] text-[#C1C5BF]

SCSS

$spanish-olive: #C1C5BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C5BF?

#C1C5BF is Spanish Olive, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C5BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Olive?

Spanish Olive 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 Spanish Olive?

You can download Spanish Olive 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 Spanish Olive?

The hex code is #C1C5BF. In RGB it's 193, 197, 191, and in HSL it's 100°, 5%, 76%.

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