NEUTRALS

Hush

#C4BDBA

RGB 196, 189, 186 · HSL 18°, 8%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 23

Hush is #C4BDBA in HEX — rgb(196, 189, 186), hsl(18°, 8%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 23%).

Hush pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 18°, 8%, 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#C4BDBA

RGB196, 189, 186

HSL18°, 8%, 75%

HSV18°, 5%, 77%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 23

Decimal12893626

CSS RGBrgb(196, 189, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 8%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hush 1004-3

Exact match

Behr

Natural Gray PPU18-10

ΔE 0.9 · #C4BFBC

Dulux

Ghost Town S04A1

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C0BE

Benjamin Moore

Through CSP-495

ΔE 2 · #C1BDBD

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 2 · #C3C0BB

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 2.1 · #C2C0BC

Sherwin-Williams

Light French Gray SW0055

ΔE 2.3 · #C2C0BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 2.4 · #C6C3C0

Vista Paint

North Island C-551

ΔE 2.6 · #BDB6B2

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 3 · #C8C3BC

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 3.3 · #C7B9B3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.7 · #BEBFB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.7 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.6 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #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

#C4BDBA

#BAC1C4

Analogous

#C4BABC

#C4BDBA

#C4C2BA

Triadic

#C4BDBA

#BAC4BD

#BDBAC4

Split-Complementary

#C4BDBA

#BAC4C2

#BABCC4

Tetradic

#C4BDBA

#BCC4BA

#BAC1C4

#C2BAC4

Monochromatic

#7C6F6A

#A19691

#C4BDBA

#E8E5E3

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#C4BDBA

#C1C4BA

#BAC1C4

#BDBAC4

Compound

#C4BDBA

#C4C2BA

#BAC1C4

#BABCC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0CAC8

#DBD8D6

#EAE8E7

Darker

#A29690

#726560

#433B38

Saturation

#C1BFBE

#C4BDBA

#E2B19D

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

11.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BDBA

#C0BFBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BDBA

#BEBEBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BDBA

#C4BDBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hush 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

#D2BAA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BDBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BFCB

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.

#8BACBA

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: #C4BDBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BDBA;

CSS Variable

--color-hush: #C4BDBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hush': '#C4BDBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BDBA] text-[#C4BDBA]

SCSS

$hush: #C4BDBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BDBA?

#C4BDBA is Hush, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4BDBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hush?

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

What colors pair well with Hush?

Hush 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 Hush?

You can download Hush 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 Hush?

The hex code is #C4BDBA. In RGB it's 196, 189, 186, and in HSL it's 18°, 8%, 75%.

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