NEUTRALS

Satire

#C4C2CD

RGB 196, 194, 205 · HSL 251°, 10%, 78% · CMYK 4, 5, 0, 20

Satire is #C4C2CD in HEX — rgb(196, 194, 205), hsl(251°, 10%, 78%), cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Satire pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 251°, 10%, 78%. 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#C4C2CD

RGB196, 194, 205

HSL251°, 10%, 78%

HSV251°, 5%, 80%

CMYK4, 5, 0, 20

Decimal12894925

CSS RGBrgb(196, 194, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 10%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pensive S43B1

ΔE 0.8 · #C2C1CB

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 1.4 · #C4C4D1

Behr

Satire MQ5-40

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BFCC

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 1.6 · #C5C0C9

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 1.7 · #C4C3D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBDC6

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.6 · #C8C8D0

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.7 · #CDC8D2

Vista Paint

Orchid Fragrance C-1286

ΔE 2.8 · #C7BFCD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.5 · #CCC8CE

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 4.4 · #B7BDC4

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 4.6 · #CFCFDA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.6 · #D2CBDD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.9 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4C2CD

#CACDC1

Analogous

#C1C5CD

#C4C2CD

#C9C1CD

Triadic

#C4C2CD

#CDC3C1

#C1CDC3

Split-Complementary

#C4C2CD

#CDC9C1

#C5CDC1

Tetradic

#C4C2CD

#CDC1C5

#CACDC1

#C1CDC9

Monochromatic

#736E87

#9B97AA

#C4C2CD

#ECEBEF

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#C4C2CD

#CDC1CA

#CACDC1

#C1CDC3

Compound

#C4C2CD

#C9C1CD

#CACDC1

#C5CDC1

Variations

Lighter

#CFCED7

#DCDAE0

#EAEAED

Darker

#9995A9

#666179

#3B3847

Saturation

#C6C5C9

#C3C1CD

#B3A8E6

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C2CD

#C1C4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C2CD

#C2C2CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C2CD

#C3C4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Satire 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

#D2BEB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C2CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C3D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#B7BF94

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C4C2CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C2CD;

CSS Variable

--color-satire: #C4C2CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'satire': '#C4C2CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C2CD] text-[#C4C2CD]

SCSS

$satire: #C4C2CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C2CD?

#C4C2CD is Satire, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4C2CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Satire?

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

What colors pair well with Satire?

Satire 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 Satire?

You can download Satire 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 Satire?

The hex code is #C4C2CD. In RGB it's 196, 194, 205, and in HSL it's 251°, 10%, 78%.

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