NEUTRALS

Tranquil Retreat

#C3C4C2

RGB 195, 196, 194 · HSL 90°, 2%, 76% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 23

Tranquil Retreat is #C3C4C2 in HEX — rgb(195, 196, 194), hsl(90°, 2%, 76%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 23%).

Tranquil Retreat pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 2%, 76%. 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#C3C4C2

RGB195, 196, 194

HSL90°, 2%, 76%

HSV90°, 1%, 77%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 23

Decimal12829890

CSS RGBrgb(195, 196, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 2%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tranquil Retreat SN4G1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Paternoster C-545

ΔE 1.1 · #C7C6C4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.2 · #C3C3C3

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C4C7C4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 1.4 · #C6C6C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C7C6

Behr

Silver City MQ2-59

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C4C0

Benjamin Moore

Eternity AF-695

ΔE 1.6 · #BFC3C3

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 1.8 · #C7C8C4

Sherwin-Williams

Tinsmith SW7657

ΔE 1.8 · #C5C8C4

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.8 · #C9C9C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.3 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.4 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 3.5 · #C8C3BC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.7 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.5 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#C3C4C2

#C2C1C3

Analogous

#C3C3C1

#C3C4C2

#C1C3C1

Triadic

#C3C4C2

#C1C2C3

#C3C1C2

Split-Complementary

#C3C4C2

#C1C1C3

#C3C1C3

Tetradic

#C3C4C2

#C1C3C3

#C2C1C3

#C3C1C1

Monochromatic

#757873

#9C9E9A

#C3C4C2

#E8E9E8

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C3C4C2

#C1C3C2

#C2C1C3

#C3C1C2

Compound

#C3C4C2

#C1C3C1

#C2C1C3

#C3C1C3

Variations

Lighter

#CECFCD

#DADBDA

#EAEAE9

Darker

#9B9D99

#6B6D68

#3E3F3D

Saturation

#C2C2C1

#C2C3C1

#C2E1A3

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C4C2

#C4C3C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C4C2

#C4C4C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C4C2

#C3C4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tranquil Retreat 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

#D2C0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C4C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC5D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#A58EBB

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: #C3C4C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C4C2;

CSS Variable

--color-tranquil-retreat: #C3C4C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tranquil-retreat': '#C3C4C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C4C2] text-[#C3C4C2]

SCSS

$tranquil-retreat: #C3C4C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C4C2?

#C3C4C2 is Tranquil Retreat, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3C4C2 warm or cool?

Tranquil Retreat reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tranquil Retreat?

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

What colors pair well with Tranquil Retreat?

Tranquil Retreat 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 Tranquil Retreat?

You can download Tranquil Retreat 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 Tranquil Retreat?

The hex code is #C3C4C2. In RGB it's 195, 196, 194, and in HSL it's 90°, 2%, 76%.

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