NEUTRALS

Gentle

#C1CBCE

RGB 193, 203, 206 · HSL 194°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 6, 1, 0, 19

Gentle is #C1CBCE in HEX — rgb(193, 203, 206), hsl(194°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 19%).

Gentle pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 194°, 12%, 78%. 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#C1CBCE

RGB193, 203, 206

HSL194°, 12%, 78%

HSV194°, 6%, 81%

CMYK6, 1, 0, 19

Decimal12700622

CSS RGBrgb(193, 203, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(194, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 1626

Exact match

Vista Paint

Water Droplet C-502

ΔE 1.2 · #BDC9CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet 503

ΔE 1.5 · #BDC9CE

Dulux

Oxford Half S37A1H

ΔE 1.7 · #C2CCD2

Behr

Alice White MQ3-58

ΔE 1.7 · #BFCBD1

Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy Blue SW6225

ΔE 1.8 · #BCCBCE

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 1.8 · #C1CDCD

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BFCBCB

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 2.2 · #BFC9D0

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #C6C9CB

PPG

Keepsakes 1040-2

ΔE 3.1 · #C0CED6

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.2 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.2 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.3 · #D0D4D8

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 4.3 · #CCD0CD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1CBCE

#CEC3C0

Analogous

#C0CECA

#C1CBCE

#C0C4CE

Triadic

#C1CBCE

#CEC0CA

#CACEC0

Split-Complementary

#C1CBCE

#CEC0C4

#CECAC0

Tetradic

#C1CBCE

#CAC0CE

#CEC3C0

#C4CEC0

Monochromatic

#6C8289

#95A7AC

#C1CBCE

#EBEEEF

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#C1CBCE

#C3C0CE

#CEC3C0

#CACEC0

Compound

#C1CBCE

#C0C4CE

#CEC3C0

#CECAC0

Variations

Lighter

#CDD5D8

#DADFE1

#EAECED

Darker

#93A6AB

#5F757C

#374448

Saturation

#C5C8C9

#C0CACE

#A7D8E6

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1CBCE

#C6C8CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1CBCE

#C9C9CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1CBCE

#C1CBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gentle 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

#D0C5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1CBCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDCADA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BF9E94

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C1CBCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1CBCE;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle: #C1CBCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle': '#C1CBCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1CBCE] text-[#C1CBCE]

SCSS

$gentle: #C1CBCE;

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#C0CACD · ΔE 0.4

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#C4CFD2 · ΔE 1.4

Feather Gray

#C4CBD0 · ΔE 1.6

Metallic Silver

#C3C9CD · ΔE 1.6

Mt. Rainier Gray

#C1CDD3 · ΔE 1.8

Palace Pearl

#C6D0D2 · ΔE 1.9

Sweet Innocence

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#C3C8CB · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1CBCE?

#C1CBCE is Gentle, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1CBCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle?

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

What colors pair well with Gentle?

Gentle 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 Gentle?

You can download Gentle 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 Gentle?

The hex code is #C1CBCE. In RGB it's 193, 203, 206, and in HSL it's 194°, 12%, 78%.

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