NEUTRALS

Gray Pearl

#C3C0BB

RGB 195, 192, 187 · HSL 38°, 6%, 75% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 24

Gray Pearl is #C3C0BB in HEX — rgb(195, 192, 187), hsl(38°, 6%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 24%).

Gray Pearl pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 38°, 6%, 75%. 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#C3C0BB

RGB195, 192, 187

HSL38°, 6%, 75%

HSV38°, 4%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 24

Decimal12828859

CSS RGBrgb(195, 192, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 6%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gray PearlDEC795

Exact match

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Benjamin Moore

Smoke1466 · AC-28

ΔE 0.4 · #C2C0BB

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Sherwin-Williams

Light French GraySW0055

ΔE 0.4 · #C2C0BB

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Kilz

Sugared BronzeRK140

ΔE 0.7 · #C2C0BC

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Behr

Noble GrayHDC-WR15-3

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BFBC

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Dulux

Taupe WhiteS10A1

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C1BB

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Vista Paint

Place of DustC-538

ΔE 1.5 · #C7C4BF

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PPG

Gray Shadows1005-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C2BDBA

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Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust539

ΔE 1.6 · #C6C3C0

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Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray242

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C3BC

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IKEA

IKEA187187

ΔE 2 · #BEBFB8

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Valspar

Granite Dust5006-1C

ΔE 2.7 · #BABCB6

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 3.1 · #C3C3C3

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Colorhouse

Metal .03Metal-03

ΔE 4.3 · #B5B8B1

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 5.1 · #C8CDC9

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C0BB

#BBBEC3

Analogous

#C3BCBB

#C3C0BB

#C2C3BB

Triadic

#C3C0BB

#BBC3C0

#C0BBC3

Split-Complementary

#C3C0BB

#BBC2C3

#BCBBC3

Tetradic

#C3C0BB

#BBC3BC

#BBBEC3

#C3BBC2

Monochromatic

#7A756C

#9F9B93

#C3C0BB

#E7E6E4

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#C3C0BB

#BEC3BB

#BBBEC3

#C0BBC3

Compound

#C3C0BB

#C2C3BB

#BBBEC3

#BCBBC3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gray Pearl run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F0EF

Tint #E5E4E2

Tint #DAD8D5

Tint #CECCC8

Base #C3C0BB

Shade #9D9991

Shade #767168

Shade #4B4843

Shade #201F1D

Variations

Lighter

#CFCDC9

#DBD9D7

#EAE9E8

Darker

#9F9B93

#706B62

#413E39

Saturation

#C0C0BE

#C3C0BB

#E1C89D

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C0BB

#C2C1BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C0BB

#C1C1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C0BB

#C3BFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gray Pearl 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

#D2BDA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C0BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC2CC

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.

#8B9CBA

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: #C3C0BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C0BB;

CSS Variable

--color-gray-pearl: #C3C0BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray-pearl': '#C3C0BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C0BB] text-[#C3C0BB]

SCSS

$gray-pearl: #C3C0BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C0BB?

#C3C0BB is Gray Pearl, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3C0BB warm or cool?

Gray Pearl reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gray Pearl?

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

What colors pair well with Gray Pearl?

Gray Pearl 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 Gray Pearl?

You can download Gray Pearl 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 Gray Pearl?

The hex code is #C3C0BB. In RGB it's 195, 192, 187, and in HSL it's 38°, 6%, 75%.

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