NEUTRALS

Light Aluminium

#C3C5C5

RGB 195, 197, 197 · HSL 180°, 2%, 77% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 23

Light Aluminium is #C3C5C5 in HEX — rgb(195, 197, 197), hsl(180°, 2%, 77%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 23%).

Light Aluminium pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 2%, 77%. 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#C3C5C5

RGB195, 197, 197

HSL180°, 2%, 77%

HSV180°, 1%, 77%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 23

Decimal12830149

CSS RGBrgb(195, 197, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 2%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 0.9 · #C3C3C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 0.9 · #C6C6C6

Behr

Silver Bullet N520-2

ΔE 0.9 · #C5C5C6

Benjamin Moore

Eternity AF-695

ΔE 1.1 · #BFC3C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C7C6

Dulux

Tranquil Retreat SN4G1

ΔE 1.2 · #C3C4C2

Vista Paint

Paternoster C-545

ΔE 1.6 · #C7C6C4

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 1.7 · #BEC4C3

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C4C7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Screen SW7071

ΔE 1.8 · #C6CACA

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #C6C9CB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.5 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 4.1 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.4 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C5C5

#C6C3C3

Analogous

#C3C6C4

#C3C5C5

#C3C4C6

Triadic

#C3C5C5

#C6C3C6

#C6C6C3

Split-Complementary

#C3C5C5

#C6C3C4

#C6C4C3

Tetradic

#C3C5C5

#C4C3C6

#C6C3C3

#C4C6C3

Monochromatic

#757A7A

#9CA0A0

#C3C5C5

#EAEBEB

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#C3C5C5

#C3C3C6

#C6C3C3

#C6C6C3

Compound

#C3C5C5

#C3C4C6

#C6C3C3

#C6C4C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFD1D1

#DBDCDC

#EAEBEB

Darker

#9B9F9F

#6A6E6E

#3D4040

Saturation

#C4C5C5

#C3C6C6

#A6E2E2

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C5C5

#C4C4C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C5C5

#C5C5C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Light Aluminium 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

#D2C0AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC5D3

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.

#BD9191

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: #C3C5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-light-aluminium: #C3C5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-aluminium': '#C3C5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C5C5] text-[#C3C5C5]

SCSS

$light-aluminium: #C3C5C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C5C5?

#C3C5C5 is Light Aluminium, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3C5C5 warm or cool?

Light Aluminium reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Aluminium?

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

What colors pair well with Light Aluminium?

Light Aluminium 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 Light Aluminium?

You can download Light Aluminium 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 Light Aluminium?

The hex code is #C3C5C5. In RGB it's 195, 197, 197, and in HSL it's 180°, 2%, 77%.

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