NEUTRALS

Sculpting Clay

#C3BEB7

RGB 195, 190, 183 · HSL 35°, 9%, 74% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 24

Sculpting Clay is #C3BEB7 in HEX — rgb(195, 190, 183), hsl(35°, 9%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 24%).

Sculpting Clay pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 35°, 9%, 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#C3BEB7

RGB195, 190, 183

HSL35°, 9%, 74%

HSV35°, 6%, 76%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 24

Decimal12828343

CSS RGBrgb(195, 190, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 9%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silverplate SW7649

ΔE 1.4 · #C2C0BA

Dulux

Taupe White S10A1

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C1BB

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C0BB

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.6 · #C4BEB4

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1466 · AC-28

ΔE 1.7 · #C2C0BB

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 2 · #C2C0BC

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 2.2 · #BFBFBA

PPG

Gray Shadows 1005-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C2BDBA

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBFB8

Vista Paint

Place of Dust C-538

ΔE 2.5 · #C7C4BF

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 2.7 · #BFBAAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 2.9 · #C6C3C0

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.1 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.5 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.7 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3BEB7

#B7BCC3

Analogous

#C3B8B7

#C3BEB7

#C2C3B7

Triadic

#C3BEB7

#B7C3BE

#BEB7C3

Split-Complementary

#C3BEB7

#B7C2C3

#B8B7C3

Tetradic

#C3BEB7

#B7C3B8

#B7BCC3

#C3B7C2

Monochromatic

#7A7266

#A0988D

#C3BEB7

#E5E3E0

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#C3BEB7

#BCC3B7

#B7BCC3

#BEB7C3

Compound

#C3BEB7

#C2C3B7

#B7BCC3

#B8B7C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCBC5

#DAD8D4

#E9E8E6

Darker

#A1998D

#72695E

#433D36

Saturation

#BEBDBB

#C3BEB7

#E1C399

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3BEB7

#C1BFB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3BEB7

#BFBFB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3BEB7

#C3BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sculpting Clay 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

#D2BBA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3BEB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC0C9

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.

#899CB8

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: #C3BEB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3BEB7;

CSS Variable

--color-sculpting-clay: #C3BEB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sculpting-clay': '#C3BEB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3BEB7] text-[#C3BEB7]

SCSS

$sculpting-clay: #C3BEB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3BEB7?

#C3BEB7 is Sculpting Clay, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3BEB7 warm or cool?

Sculpting Clay reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sculpting Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Sculpting Clay?

Sculpting Clay 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 Sculpting Clay?

You can download Sculpting Clay 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 Sculpting Clay?

The hex code is #C3BEB7. In RGB it's 195, 190, 183, and in HSL it's 35°, 9%, 74%.

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