NEUTRALS

Imagine

#C2B6B6

RGB 194, 182, 182 · HSL 0°, 9%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 6, 24

Imagine is #C2B6B6 in HEX — rgb(194, 182, 182), hsl(0°, 9%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 24%).

Imagine pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 74%. 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#C2B6B6

RGB194, 182, 182

HSL0°, 9%, 74%

HSV0°, 6%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 6, 24

Decimal12760758

CSS RGBrgb(194, 182, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Imagine SW6009

Exact match

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 0.9 · #C3B8B7

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 1.1 · #C3B6B8

Dulux

Nebulous S06B2

ΔE 1.2 · #C4B9B8

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 1.4 · #C3B4B3

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 2 · #BEB4B1

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #BBB4B3

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 2.5 · #BEB5B9

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 2.6 · #BCB6B4

Behr

Moonlit Mauve N130-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C2B6BB

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.5 · #C2ADAB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.9 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.2 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2B6B6

#B7C3C3

Analogous

#C3B7BD

#C2B6B6

#C3BDB7

Triadic

#C2B6B6

#B7C3B7

#B7B7C3

Split-Complementary

#C2B6B6

#B7C3BD

#B7BDC3

Tetradic

#C2B6B6

#BDC3B7

#B7C3C3

#BDB7C3

Monochromatic

#7A6666

#A08D8D

#C2B6B6

#E5E0E0

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#C2B6B6

#C3C3B7

#B7C3C3

#B7B7C3

Compound

#C2B6B6

#C3BDB7

#B7C3C3

#B7BDC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC5C5

#DAD4D4

#E9E6E6

Darker

#A18D8D

#725E5E

#433636

Saturation

#BEBBBB

#C3B7B7

#E19999

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B6B6

#BBBAB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B6B6

#B8B8B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B6B6

#C2B6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Imagine 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

#D1B5A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B6B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBAC8

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.

#89B8B8

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: #C2B6B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B6B6;

CSS Variable

--color-imagine: #C2B6B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imagine': '#C2B6B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B6B6] text-[#C2B6B6]

SCSS

$imagine: #C2B6B6;

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#C2B5B7 · ΔE 1.2

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#C4B7BB · ΔE 2.2

After the Rain

#C1B9BD · ΔE 2.8

Piano Concerto

#C4BCC0 · ΔE 3.3

Iced Mauve

#C4BBC0 · ΔE 3.4

Through the Looking Glass

#C0BCBC · ΔE 3.4

Homespun Charm

#CDB9BB · ΔE 3.7

Batik

#CCB9B5 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B6B6?

#C2B6B6 is Imagine, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2B6B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imagine?

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

What colors pair well with Imagine?

Imagine 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 Imagine?

You can download Imagine 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 Imagine?

The hex code is #C2B6B6. In RGB it's 194, 182, 182, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 74%.

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