NEUTRALS

AF-rican

#C2BAC5

RGB 194, 186, 197 · HSL 284°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 2, 6, 0, 23

AF-rican is #C2BAC5 in HEX — rgb(194, 186, 197), hsl(284°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 23%).

AF-rican pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 284°, 9%, 75%. 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#C2BAC5

RGB194, 186, 197

HSL284°, 9%, 75%

HSV284°, 6%, 77%

CMYK2, 6, 0, 23

Decimal12761797

CSS RGBrgb(194, 186, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

Exact match

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 1.4 · #BEB7C1

Vista Paint

Hyacinth Haze K-44

ΔE 1.7 · #C2B9C7

PPG

Silverberry 1173-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BEBBC9

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 2.5 · #C5C0C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 2.8 · #BEBDC6

Dulux

Stately Frills S45B1

ΔE 2.9 · #C4BDC3

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #B8B0BC

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.3 · #CDBACB

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.5 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 5.7 · #C0BDD2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.2 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#C2BAC5

#BDC5BA

Analogous

#BCBAC5

#C2BAC5

#C5BAC2

Triadic

#C2BAC5

#C5C2BA

#BAC5C2

Split-Complementary

#C2BAC5

#C2C5BA

#BAC5BC

Tetradic

#C2BAC5

#C5BCBA

#BDC5BA

#BAC2C5

Monochromatic

#78687D

#9D90A2

#C2BAC5

#E7E3E8

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#C2BAC5

#C5BABD

#BDC5BA

#BAC5C2

Compound

#C2BAC5

#C5BAC2

#BDC5BA

#BAC5BC

Variations

Lighter

#CEC7D1

#DAD6DC

#E9E7EA

Darker

#9D8FA3

#6E5F74

#403744

Saturation

#C0BEC1

#C2BAC5

#CF9DE2

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BAC5

#BCBEC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BAC5

#BBBBC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BAC5

#C1BCBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

AF-rican 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

#D1B8AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BAC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBDD3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#98BA8B

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: #C2BAC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BAC5;

CSS Variable

--color-af-rican: #C2BAC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'af-rican': '#C2BAC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BAC5] text-[#C2BAC5]

SCSS

$af-rican: #C2BAC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BAC5?

#C2BAC5 is AF-rican, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2BAC5 warm or cool?

AF-rican reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with AF-rican?

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

What colors pair well with AF-rican?

AF-rican 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 AF-rican?

You can download AF-rican 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 AF-rican?

The hex code is #C2BAC5. In RGB it's 194, 186, 197, and in HSL it's 284°, 9%, 75%.

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