NEUTRALS

Zen

#C2CFC5

RGB 194, 207, 197 · HSL 134°, 12%, 79% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 19

Zen is #C2CFC5 in HEX — rgb(194, 207, 197), hsl(134°, 12%, 79%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 19%).

Zen pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 134°, 12%, 79%. 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#C2CFC5

RGB194, 207, 197

HSL134°, 12%, 79%

HSV134°, 6%, 81%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 19

Decimal12767173

CSS RGBrgb(194, 207, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 12%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Zen S24A1

Exact match

Behr

Frosted Jade PPU11-13

ΔE 0.7 · #C2D0C5

Valspar

Frosty Grass 5003-3B

ΔE 0.7 · #C3D1C7

Benjamin Moore

Sage 458

ΔE 0.8 · #C0CEC3

PPG

White Clover 10-31

ΔE 0.9 · #C4D1C6

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 0.9 · #C0CDC2

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 1.1 · #BFCCC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Amelia historic-amelia

ΔE 1.2 · #BECCC2

Sherwin-Williams

Rainwashed SW6211

ΔE 1.4 · #C2CDC5

Dunn-Edwards

Opaline DEC783

ΔE 2 · #C1D1C4

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.8 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 3.4 · #CCD7CA

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.3 · #C8CDC9

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 4.8 · #BEC5B6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2CFC5

#D0C3CD

Analogous

#C6D0C3

#C2CFC5

#C3D0CC

Triadic

#C2CFC5

#C6C3D0

#D0C6C3

Split-Complementary

#C2CFC5

#CCC3D0

#D0C3C6

Tetradic

#C2CFC5

#C3C6D0

#D0C3CD

#D0CCC3

Monochromatic

#6E8C75

#98AE9D

#C2CFC5

#EEF2EF

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#C2CFC5

#C3CDD0

#D0C3CD

#D0C6C3

Compound

#C2CFC5

#C3D0CC

#D0C3CD

#D0C3C6

Variations

Lighter

#CFD9D1

#DCE2DD

#EBEEEB

Darker

#95AD9B

#607D67

#38493C

Saturation

#C8CBC8

#C3D0C6

#ABE7B9

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2CFC5

#CBCAC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2CFC5

#CDCDC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2CFC5

#C3CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zen 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

#D1C8AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2CFC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BECDD3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C096B6

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: #C2CFC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2CFC5;

CSS Variable

--color-zen: #C2CFC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zen': '#C2CFC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2CFC5] text-[#C2CFC5]

SCSS

$zen: #C2CFC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2CFC5?

#C2CFC5 is Zen, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C2CFC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zen?

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

What colors pair well with Zen?

Zen 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 Zen?

You can download Zen 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 Zen?

The hex code is #C2CFC5. In RGB it's 194, 207, 197, and in HSL it's 134°, 12%, 79%.

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