NEUTRALS

Engagement Silver

#C2C6C0

RGB 194, 198, 192 · HSL 100°, 5%, 76% · CMYK 2, 0, 3, 22

Engagement Silver is #C2C6C0 in HEX — rgb(194, 198, 192), hsl(100°, 5%, 76%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 22%).

Engagement Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 5%, 76%. 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#C2C6C0

RGB194, 198, 192

HSL100°, 5%, 76%

HSV100°, 3%, 78%

CMYK2, 0, 3, 22

Decimal12764864

CSS RGBrgb(194, 198, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 5%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spanish Olive SG5E1

ΔE 0.4 · #C1C5BF

Vista Paint

Grey Mist K-838

ΔE 1 · #BFC5C0

Sherwin-Williams

Tinsmith SW7657

ΔE 1.4 · #C5C8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

ΔE 1.4 · #BDC3BD

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC3BC

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C4C7C4

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2139-50

ΔE 1.7 · #C1C9C2

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 1.8 · #C7C8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC4BD

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2 · #C9C9C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.6 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 3.4 · #C8C3BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.6 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CABD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#C2C6C0

#C3BFC5

Analogous

#C4C5BF

#C2C6C0

#BFC5C0

Triadic

#C2C6C0

#BFC1C5

#C5BFC1

Split-Complementary

#C2C6C0

#C0BFC5

#C5BFC4

Tetradic

#C2C6C0

#BFC4C5

#C3BFC5

#C5C0BF

Monochromatic

#737B6F

#9AA197

#C2C6C0

#E8E9E7

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C2C6C0

#BFC5C3

#C3BFC5

#C5BFC1

Compound

#C2C6C0

#BFC5C0

#C3BFC5

#C5BFC4

Variations

Lighter

#CDD0CC

#DADCD9

#E9EAE9

Darker

#99A096

#697065

#3D423A

Saturation

#C1C3C1

#C1C5BF

#B7E2A2

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2C6C0

#C5C4C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2C6C0

#C5C5C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2C6C0

#C3C5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Engagement Silver 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

#D1C1AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2C6C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC6CF

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.

#AC8EBB

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: #C2C6C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2C6C0;

CSS Variable

--color-engagement-silver: #C2C6C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'engagement-silver': '#C2C6C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2C6C0] text-[#C2C6C0]

SCSS

$engagement-silver: #C2C6C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2C6C0?

#C2C6C0 is Engagement Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2C6C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Engagement Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Engagement Silver?

Engagement Silver 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 Engagement Silver?

You can download Engagement Silver 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 Engagement Silver?

The hex code is #C2C6C0. In RGB it's 194, 198, 192, and in HSL it's 100°, 5%, 76%.

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