NEUTRALS

Natural Gray

#C4BFBC

RGB 196, 191, 188 · HSL 22°, 6%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 23

Natural Gray is #C4BFBC in HEX — rgb(196, 191, 188), hsl(22°, 6%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 23%).

Natural Gray pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 22°, 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#C4BFBC

RGB196, 191, 188

HSL22°, 6%, 75%

HSV22°, 4%, 77%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 23

Decimal12894140

CSS RGBrgb(196, 191, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 6%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Natural Gray PPU18-10

Exact match

PPG

Gray Shadows 1005-3

ΔE 0.7 · #C2BDBA

Dulux

Ghost Town S04A1

ΔE 1.1 · #C7C0BE

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 1.2 · #C2C0BC

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 1.3 · #C3C0BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C3C0

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1466 · AC-28

ΔE 1.6 · #C2C0BB

Sherwin-Williams

Light French Gray SW0055

ΔE 1.6 · #C2C0BB

Vista Paint

Place of Dust C-538

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C4BF

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.5 · #C8C3BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.7 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.2 · #BEBFB8

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 3.5 · #BABCB6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.6 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.6 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.7 · #C8CDC9

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

#C4BFBC

#BBC0C3

Analogous

#C3BBBC

#C4BFBC

#C3C2BB

Triadic

#C4BFBC

#BBC3BE

#BEBBC3

Split-Complementary

#C4BFBC

#BBC3C2

#BBBCC3

Tetradic

#C4BFBC

#BCC3BB

#BBC0C3

#C2BBC3

Monochromatic

#7A716C

#9F9793

#C4BFBC

#E7E5E4

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#C4BFBC

#C0C3BB

#BBC0C3

#BEBBC3

Compound

#C4BFBC

#C3C2BB

#BBC0C3

#BBBCC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFCBC9

#DBD8D7

#EAE8E8

Darker

#9F9793

#706762

#413C39

Saturation

#C0BFBE

#C3BEBB

#E1B69D

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BFBC

#C2C0BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BFBC

#C0C0BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BFBC

#C4BFBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Natural Gray 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

#D2BCA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BFBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C1CC

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.

#8BA9BA

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: #C4BFBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BFBC;

CSS Variable

--color-natural-gray: #C4BFBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural-gray': '#C4BFBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BFBC] text-[#C4BFBC]

SCSS

$natural-gray: #C4BFBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BFBC?

#C4BFBC is Natural Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4BFBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Natural Gray?

Natural Gray 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 Natural Gray?

You can download Natural Gray 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 Natural Gray?

The hex code is #C4BFBC. In RGB it's 196, 191, 188, and in HSL it's 22°, 6%, 75%.

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