NEUTRALS

Winterwood

#C2C0B2

RGB 194, 192, 178 · HSL 53°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 1, 8, 24

Winterwood is #C2C0B2 in HEX — rgb(194, 192, 178), hsl(53°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 24%).

Winterwood pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 53°, 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#C2C0B2

RGB194, 192, 178

HSL53°, 12%, 73%

HSV53°, 8%, 76%

CMYK0, 1, 8, 24

Decimal12763314

CSS RGBrgb(194, 192, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winterwood 1486

Exact match

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

ΔE 1.3 · #C5C0B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 1.4 · #BFBFAF

Sherwin-Williams

Austere Gray SW6184

ΔE 1.4 · #BEBFB2

Vista Paint

Silver Spree K-925

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BDB0

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 1.6 · #C0C2B3

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 1.8 · #BDBBAD

Dulux

Sapless Green S18A2

ΔE 1.9 · #BEBCAC

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2 · #C5BEB1

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #BDB9AA

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.4 · #C5C0AC

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 3.5 · #C4BAAB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.9 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2C0B2

#B2B4C2

Analogous

#C2B8B2

#C2C0B2

#BCC2B2

Triadic

#C2C0B2

#B2C2C0

#C0B2C2

Split-Complementary

#C2C0B2

#B2BCC2

#B8B2C2

Tetradic

#C2C0B2

#B2C2B8

#B2B4C2

#C2B2BC

Monochromatic

#7B7860

#A19E87

#C2C0B2

#E4E3DD

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#C2C0B2

#B4C2B2

#B2B4C2

#C0B2C2

Compound

#C2C0B2

#BCC2B2

#B2B4C2

#B8B2C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFCDC1

#DAD9D1

#E9E8E5

Darker

#A29F88

#747159

#444233

Saturation

#BDBCB8

#C2C0B2

#E1D894

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2C0B2

#C3BFB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2C0B2

#C0C0B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2C0B2

#C3BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Winterwood 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

#D1BDA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2C0B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC2C5

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.

#868CB6

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: #C2C0B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2C0B2;

CSS Variable

--color-winterwood: #C2C0B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'winterwood': '#C2C0B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2C0B2] text-[#C2C0B2]

SCSS

$winterwood: #C2C0B2;

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#C3BDB1 · ΔE 2.0

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#C9C5B8 · ΔE 2.2

Mountain Air

#C4C2B0 · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2C0B2?

#C2C0B2 is Winterwood, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C2C0B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Winterwood?

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

What colors pair well with Winterwood?

Winterwood 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 Winterwood?

You can download Winterwood 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 Winterwood?

The hex code is #C2C0B2. In RGB it's 194, 192, 178, and in HSL it's 53°, 12%, 73%.

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