NEUTRALS

Nebulous

#C4B9B8

RGB 196, 185, 184 · HSL 5°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 6, 23

Nebulous is #C4B9B8 in HEX — rgb(196, 185, 184), hsl(5°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 23%).

Nebulous pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 5°, 9%, 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#C4B9B8

RGB196, 185, 184

HSL5°, 9%, 75%

HSV5°, 6%, 77%

CMYK0, 6, 6, 23

Decimal12892600

CSS RGBrgb(196, 185, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nebulous S06B2

Exact match

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 0.4 · #C3B8B7

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 0.8 · #C6B9B8

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 2 · #C3B6B8

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 2.2 · #C3B4B3

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 2.3 · #BEB4B1

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 2.5 · #BCB6B4

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 2.6 · #BBB4B3

Vista Paint

North Island C-551

ΔE 2.7 · #BDB6B2

Behr

Gray Ashlar N170-3

ΔE 3 · #CAC1BE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.2 · #BBB1AB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.4 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.1 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4B9B8

#BAC4C5

Analogous

#C5BABE

#C4B9B8

#C5C0BA

Triadic

#C4B9B8

#BAC5BA

#BABAC5

Split-Complementary

#C4B9B8

#BAC5C0

#BABEC5

Tetradic

#C4B9B8

#BEC5BA

#BAC4C5

#C0BAC5

Monochromatic

#7D6A68

#A29190

#C4B9B8

#E8E4E3

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#C4B9B8

#C4C5BA

#BAC4C5

#BABAC5

Compound

#C4B9B8

#C5C0BA

#BAC4C5

#BABEC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C8C7

#DCD6D6

#EAE8E7

Darker

#A3918F

#74615F

#443837

Saturation

#C1BEBE

#C5BABA

#E2A29D

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B9B8

#BEBDB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B9B8

#BBBBB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B9B8

#C4B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nebulous 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

#D2B7A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B9B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#8BB6BA

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: #C4B9B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B9B8;

CSS Variable

--color-nebulous: #C4B9B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nebulous': '#C4B9B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B9B8] text-[#C4B9B8]

SCSS

$nebulous: #C4B9B8;

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B9B8?

#C4B9B8 is Nebulous, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4B9B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nebulous?

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

What colors pair well with Nebulous?

Nebulous 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 Nebulous?

You can download Nebulous 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 Nebulous?

The hex code is #C4B9B8. In RGB it's 196, 185, 184, and in HSL it's 5°, 9%, 75%.

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