NEUTRALS

Registra

#C2BBBF

RGB 194, 187, 191 · HSL 326°, 5%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 24

Registra is #C2BBBF in HEX — rgb(194, 187, 191), hsl(326°, 5%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 24%).

Registra pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 326°, 5%, 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#C2BBBF

RGB194, 187, 191

HSL326°, 5%, 75%

HSV326°, 4%, 76%

CMYK0, 4, 2, 24

Decimal12762047

CSS RGBrgb(194, 187, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 5%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Registra S48A1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

AF-ter 1452

ΔE 0.5 · #C2BABE

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 1.3 · #C3BEC3

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 2.2 · #BEB5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 2.2 · #BDB5B9

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 3.2 · #C3B8B7

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 3.5 · #B6B5B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 3.5 · #BEBDC6

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 3.8 · #BBB4B3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.1 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 4.7 · #BEB4B1

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.8 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.4 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 6.6 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.3 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2BBBF

#BCC2BF

Analogous

#C2BCC2

#C2BBBF

#C2BCBC

Triadic

#C2BBBF

#C0C2BC

#BCC0C2

Split-Complementary

#C2BBBF

#BCC2BC

#BCC2C2

Tetradic

#C2BBBF

#C2C2BC

#BCC2BF

#BCBCC2

Monochromatic

#786D74

#9E949A

#C2BBBF

#E7E4E6

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#C2BBBF

#C2BFBC

#BCC2BF

#BCC0C2

Compound

#C2BBBF

#C2BCBC

#BCC2BF

#BCC2C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFC9CC

#DAD7D9

#E9E8E9

Darker

#9E949A

#6F636A

#413A3E

Saturation

#C0BEBF

#C2BCC0

#E19EC4

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BBBF

#BDBEC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BBBF

#BCBCBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BBBF

#C1BCBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Registra 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

#D1B9AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BBBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBECF

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.

#8BBA9F

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: #C2BBBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BBBF;

CSS Variable

--color-registra: #C2BBBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'registra': '#C2BBBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BBBF] text-[#C2BBBF]

SCSS

$registra: #C2BBBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BBBF?

#C2BBBF is Registra, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2BBBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Registra?

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

What colors pair well with Registra?

Registra 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 Registra?

You can download Registra 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 Registra?

The hex code is #C2BBBF. In RGB it's 194, 187, 191, and in HSL it's 326°, 5%, 75%.

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