NEUTRALS

Blossom Powder

#C3B3B9

RGB 195, 179, 185 · HSL 338°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 5, 24

Blossom Powder is #C3B3B9 in HEX — rgb(195, 179, 185), hsl(338°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 24%).

Blossom Powder pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 338°, 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#C3B3B9

RGB195, 179, 185

HSL338°, 12%, 73%

HSV338°, 8%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 5, 24

Decimal12825529

CSS RGBrgb(195, 179, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moonlit Mauve N130-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C2B6BB

Vista Paint

Apple Blossom Time K-756

ΔE 2 · #C1B4BD

Benjamin Moore

Violetta AF-615

ΔE 2.2 · #C5B8BC

Dulux

Moire S02C2

ΔE 2.5 · #BEADB1

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 2.6 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.6 · #CBB8C0

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 2.9 · #BCADB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 3.6 · #BBB0BB

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 3.7 · #BBB0B1

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.2 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 5.3 · #BEB4B1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.6 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 7 · #BBB1AB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.1 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.4 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3B3B9

#B2C2BC

Analogous

#C2B2C0

#C3B3B9

#C2B4B2

Triadic

#C3B3B9

#B8C2B2

#B2B8C2

Split-Complementary

#C3B3B9

#B2C2B4

#B2C0C2

Tetradic

#C3B3B9

#C0C2B2

#B2C2BC

#B4B2C2

Monochromatic

#7B606A

#A18790

#C3B3B9

#E4DDDF

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#C3B3B9

#C2BCB2

#B2C2BC

#B2B8C2

Compound

#C3B3B9

#C2B4B2

#B2C2BC

#B2C0C2

Variations

Lighter

#CFC1C6

#DAD1D5

#E9E5E6

Darker

#A28891

#745963

#443339

Saturation

#BDB8B9

#C2B2B8

#E194B0

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B3B9

#B9B9B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B3B9

#B6B6B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B3B9

#C2B4B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blossom Powder 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

#D2B3A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B3B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB8CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#86B6A5

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: #C3B3B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B3B9;

CSS Variable

--color-blossom-powder: #C3B3B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blossom-powder': '#C3B3B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B3B9] text-[#C3B3B9]

SCSS

$blossom-powder: #C3B3B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B3B9?

#C3B3B9 is Blossom Powder, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B3B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blossom Powder?

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

What colors pair well with Blossom Powder?

Blossom Powder 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 Blossom Powder?

You can download Blossom Powder 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 Blossom Powder?

The hex code is #C3B3B9. In RGB it's 195, 179, 185, and in HSL it's 338°, 12%, 73%.

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