NEUTRALS

Ooid Sand

#C2BEB6

RGB 194, 190, 182 · HSL 40°, 9%, 74% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 24

Ooid Sand is #C2BEB6 in HEX — rgb(194, 190, 182), hsl(40°, 9%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 24%).

Ooid Sand pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#C2BEB6

RGB194, 190, 182

HSL40°, 9%, 74%

HSV40°, 6%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 24

Decimal12762806

CSS RGBrgb(194, 190, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 9%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.3 · #C4BEB4

Benjamin Moore

Cumulus 1550

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C2B9

Sherwin-Williams

Silverplate SW7649

ΔE 1.5 · #C2C0BA

Dulux

Narrow Neck NZ9E7

ΔE 1.5 · #BDBBB3

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 1.8 · #C3C0BB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2 · #BEBFB8

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 2.2 · #BFBFBA

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #BFBAAF

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 2.4 · #C2C0BC

PPG

Gray Shadows 1005-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C2BDBA

Vista Paint

Hi Ho Silver K-845

ΔE 2.7 · #B9BAB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 2.9 · #C4C5BC

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.8 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.5 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2BEB6

#B7BBC3

Analogous

#C3B9B7

#C2BEB6

#C1C3B7

Triadic

#C2BEB6

#B7C3BF

#BFB7C3

Split-Complementary

#C2BEB6

#B7C1C3

#B9B7C3

Tetradic

#C2BEB6

#B7C3B9

#B7BBC3

#C3B7C1

Monochromatic

#7A7466

#A09A8D

#C2BEB6

#E5E4E0

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#C2BEB6

#BBC3B7

#B7BBC3

#BFB7C3

Compound

#C2BEB6

#C1C3B7

#B7BBC3

#B9B7C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCCC5

#DAD8D4

#E9E8E6

Darker

#A19A8D

#726B5E

#433E36

Saturation

#BEBDBB

#C3BFB7

#E1C999

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BEB6

#C1BFB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BEB6

#BFBFB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BEB6

#C2BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ooid Sand 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

#D1BBA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BEB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC0C8

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.

#8999B8

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: #C2BEB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BEB6;

CSS Variable

--color-ooid-sand: #C2BEB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ooid-sand': '#C2BEB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BEB6] text-[#C2BEB6]

SCSS

$ooid-sand: #C2BEB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BEB6?

#C2BEB6 is Ooid Sand, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2BEB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ooid Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Ooid Sand?

Ooid Sand 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 Ooid Sand?

You can download Ooid Sand 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 Ooid Sand?

The hex code is #C2BEB6. In RGB it's 194, 190, 182, and in HSL it's 40°, 9%, 74%.

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