NEUTRALS

Scottish Heath

#C2CDCA

RGB 194, 205, 202 · HSL 164°, 10%, 78% · CMYK 5, 0, 1, 20

Scottish Heath is #C2CDCA in HEX — rgb(194, 205, 202), hsl(164°, 10%, 78%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 20%).

Scottish Heath pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 164°, 10%, 78%. 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#C2CDCA

RGB194, 205, 202

HSL164°, 10%, 78%

HSV164°, 5%, 80%

CMYK5, 0, 1, 20

Decimal12766666

CSS RGBrgb(194, 205, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 10%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Luna Light C-487

ΔE 0.6 · #C3CECA

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Light 488

ΔE 0.7 · #C2CECA

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 1.4 · #BECAC6

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 1.6 · #C1CDCD

Behr

Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23

ΔE 1.6 · #BDCBC7

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #BFCBCB

Sherwin-Williams

Tradewind SW6218

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CFCF

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 2.1 · #BFC8C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #CAD2D0

Benjamin Moore

Woodlawn HC-147

ΔE 2.4 · #C2D1CB

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3 · #CCD0CD

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 3.3 · #CAD3D4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 4.4 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.7 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2CDCA

#CDC1C4

Analogous

#C1CDC4

#C2CDCA

#C1CACD

Triadic

#C2CDCA

#CAC1CD

#CDCAC1

Split-Complementary

#C2CDCA

#CDC1CA

#CDC4C1

Tetradic

#C2CDCA

#C4C1CD

#CDC1C4

#CACDC1

Monochromatic

#6E8780

#97AAA5

#C2CDCA

#EBEFEE

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#C2CDCA

#C1C4CD

#CDC1C4

#CDCAC1

Compound

#C2CDCA

#C1CACD

#CDC1C4

#CDC4C1

Variations

Lighter

#CED7D4

#DAE0DF

#EAEDEC

Darker

#95A9A4

#617973

#384743

Saturation

#C5C9C8

#C1CDCA

#A8E6D5

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2CDCA

#C9C9CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2CDCA

#CBCBCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2CDCA

#C3CCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Scottish Heath 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

#D1C6B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2CDCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BECBD7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BF949F

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C2CDCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2CDCA;

CSS Variable

--color-scottish-heath: #C2CDCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scottish-heath': '#C2CDCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2CDCA] text-[#C2CDCA]

SCSS

$scottish-heath: #C2CDCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2CDCA?

#C2CDCA is Scottish Heath, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2CDCA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scottish Heath?

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

What colors pair well with Scottish Heath?

Scottish Heath 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 Scottish Heath?

You can download Scottish Heath 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 Scottish Heath?

The hex code is #C2CDCA. In RGB it's 194, 205, 202, and in HSL it's 164°, 10%, 78%.

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