NEUTRALS

Soft Dove

#C2BAB2

RGB 194, 186, 178 · HSL 30°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 24

Soft Dove is #C2BAB2 in HEX — rgb(194, 186, 178), hsl(30°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 24%).

Soft Dove pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 12%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#C2BAB2

RGB194, 186, 178

HSL30°, 12%, 73%

HSV30°, 8%, 76%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 24

Decimal12761778

CSS RGBrgb(194, 186, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Dove S13B2

Exact match

Behr

Warm Ash QE-57

ΔE 0.9 · #BFB8B0

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 1.3 · #C4B9B0

Benjamin Moore

Cape AC-34

ΔE 1.4 · #BFB9AF

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 1.6 · #BDB6AE

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BEB4

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 2 · #BFBAAF

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 2.1 · #BCB7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 2.2 · #C5B9B4

Vista Paint

Hearthstone C-566

ΔE 2.3 · #C5BCB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 2.6 · #C7BEB2

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3 · #C5BEB1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.7 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.5 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2BAB2

#B2BAC2

Analogous

#C2B2B2

#C2BAB2

#C2C2B2

Triadic

#C2BAB2

#B2C2BA

#BAB2C2

Split-Complementary

#C2BAB2

#B2C2C2

#B2B2C2

Tetradic

#C2BAB2

#B2C2B2

#B2BAC2

#C2B2C2

Monochromatic

#7B6E60

#A19487

#C2BAB2

#E4E0DD

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#C2BAB2

#BAC2B2

#B2BAC2

#BAB2C2

Compound

#C2BAB2

#C2C2B2

#B2BAC2

#B2B2C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFC8C1

#DAD6D1

#E9E7E5

Darker

#A29588

#746659

#443C33

Saturation

#BDBAB8

#C2BAB2

#E1BA94

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BAB2

#BFBCB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BAB2

#BBBBB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BAB2

#C2B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soft Dove 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

#D1B8A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BAB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBDC5

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.

#869EB6

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: #C2BAB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BAB2;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-dove: #C2BAB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-dove': '#C2BAB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BAB2] text-[#C2BAB2]

SCSS

$soft-dove: #C2BAB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BAB2?

#C2BAB2 is Soft Dove, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C2BAB2 warm or cool?

Soft Dove reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Dove?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Dove?

Soft Dove 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 Soft Dove?

You can download Soft Dove 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 Soft Dove?

The hex code is #C2BAB2. In RGB it's 194, 186, 178, and in HSL it's 30°, 12%, 73%.

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