NEUTRALS

Beige Mystery

#C2BDB2

RGB 194, 189, 178 · HSL 41°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 24

Beige Mystery is #C2BDB2 in HEX — rgb(194, 189, 178), hsl(41°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 24%).

Beige Mystery pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 41°, 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#C2BDB2

RGB194, 189, 178

HSL41°, 12%, 73%

HSV41°, 8%, 76%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 24

Decimal12762546

CSS RGBrgb(194, 189, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beige Mystery SN3B2

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Mist Gray SW2844

ΔE 0.5 · #C2BDB1

Benjamin Moore

Shale 861

ΔE 0.8 · #C4BEB2

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 0.8 · #C4BEB4

Vista Paint

Silver Spree K-925

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BDB0

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #BFBAAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 1.3 · #C0BBAE

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.4 · #C5BEB1

Behr

Pumice MQ6-23

ΔE 1.8 · #BCB9AF

Kilz

Trinket TB-23

ΔE 2.1 · #C4BAB0

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 2.2 · #BCB7AD

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 2.9 · #BAB6A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #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

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

#C2BDB2

#B2B7C2

Analogous

#C2B5B2

#C2BDB2

#BFC2B2

Triadic

#C2BDB2

#B2C2BD

#BDB2C2

Split-Complementary

#C2BDB2

#B2BFC2

#B5B2C2

Tetradic

#C2BDB2

#B2C2B5

#B2B7C2

#C2B2BF

Monochromatic

#7B7260

#A19987

#C2BDB2

#E4E2DD

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#C2BDB2

#B7C2B2

#B2B7C2

#BDB2C2

Compound

#C2BDB2

#BFC2B2

#B2B7C2

#B5B2C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFCAC1

#DAD7D1

#E9E8E5

Darker

#A29A88

#746B59

#443F33

Saturation

#BDBBB8

#C2BDB2

#E1C894

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BDB2

#C1BEB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BDB2

#BEBEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BDB2

#C3BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Beige Mystery 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

#D1BAA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BDB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBFC5

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.

#8695B6

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: #C2BDB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BDB2;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-mystery: #C2BDB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-mystery': '#C2BDB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BDB2] text-[#C2BDB2]

SCSS

$beige-mystery: #C2BDB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BDB2?

#C2BDB2 is Beige Mystery, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C2BDB2 warm or cool?

Beige Mystery reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beige Mystery?

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

What colors pair well with Beige Mystery?

Beige Mystery 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 Beige Mystery?

You can download Beige Mystery 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 Beige Mystery?

The hex code is #C2BDB2. In RGB it's 194, 189, 178, and in HSL it's 41°, 12%, 73%.

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