NEUTRALS

Pocketful of Posies

#C3B8C3

RGB 195, 184, 195 · HSL 300°, 8%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 0, 24

Pocketful of Posies is #C3B8C3 in HEX — rgb(195, 184, 195), hsl(300°, 8%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 24%).

Pocketful of Posies pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 8%, 74%. 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#C3B8C3

RGB195, 184, 195

HSL300°, 8%, 74%

HSV300°, 6%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 0, 24

Decimal12826819

CSS RGBrgb(195, 184, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 8%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 1.2 · #C2BAC5

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 1.7 · #BEB7C1

Vista Paint

Hyacinth Haze K-44

ΔE 1.8 · #C2B9C7

Dulux

Puffball S45C1

ΔE 2.8 · #CCBFC9

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B9B3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 2.9 · #BDB0BC

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #B8B0BC

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 3.4 · #C5C0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.6 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.4 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C0BDD2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.4 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3B8C3

#B7C2B7

Analogous

#BDB7C2

#C3B8C3

#C2B7BD

Triadic

#C3B8C3

#C2C2B7

#B7C2C2

Split-Complementary

#C3B8C3

#BDC2B7

#B7C2BD

Tetradic

#C3B8C3

#C2BDB7

#B7C2B7

#B7BDC2

Monochromatic

#796779

#9F8E9F

#C3B8C3

#E5E1E5

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#C3B8C3

#C2B7B7

#B7C2B7

#B7C2C2

Compound

#C3B8C3

#C2B7BD

#B7C2B7

#B7C2BD

Variations

Lighter

#CEC6CE

#DAD5DA

#E9E6E9

Darker

#A08EA0

#715F71

#423742

Saturation

#BEBBBE

#C2B7C2

#E199E1

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B8C3

#BBBDC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B8C3

#BABAC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B8C3

#C2BAB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pocketful of Posies 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

#D2B7AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B8C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBCD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#89B889

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: #C3B8C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B8C3;

CSS Variable

--color-pocketful-of-posies: #C3B8C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pocketful-of-posies': '#C3B8C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B8C3] text-[#C3B8C3]

SCSS

$pocketful-of-posies: #C3B8C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B8C3?

#C3B8C3 is Pocketful of Posies, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3B8C3 warm or cool?

Pocketful of Posies reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pocketful of Posies?

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

What colors pair well with Pocketful of Posies?

Pocketful of Posies 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 Pocketful of Posies?

You can download Pocketful of Posies 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 Pocketful of Posies?

The hex code is #C3B8C3. In RGB it's 195, 184, 195, and in HSL it's 300°, 8%, 74%.

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