NEUTRALS

Violetta

#C5B8BC

RGB 197, 184, 188 · HSL 342°, 10%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 5, 23

Violetta is #C5B8BC in HEX — rgb(197, 184, 188), hsl(342°, 10%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 23%).

Violetta pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 342°, 10%, 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#C5B8BC

RGB197, 184, 188

HSL342°, 10%, 75%

HSV342°, 7%, 77%

CMYK0, 7, 5, 23

Decimal12957884

CSS RGBrgb(197, 184, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 10%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Violetta AF-615

Exact match

Behr

Moonlit Mauve N130-3

ΔE 1 · #C2B6BB

Dulux

Pale Pearl S48B1

ΔE 1.8 · #C6BCC1

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 2.1 · #BEB5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Imagine SW6009

ΔE 2.4 · #C2B6B6

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 2.8 · #C3B8B7

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 3.1 · #C3B4B3

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 4 · #BCADB0

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 4 · #CDC0C9

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 4.3 · #BEB4B1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.5 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.8 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.2 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.9 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5B8BC

#B9C6C2

Analogous

#C6B9C3

#C5B8BC

#C6BBB9

Triadic

#C5B8BC

#BDC6B9

#B9BDC6

Split-Complementary

#C5B8BC

#B9C6BB

#B9C3C6

Tetradic

#C5B8BC

#C3C6B9

#B9C6C2

#BBB9C6

Monochromatic

#7E676E

#A38F95

#C5B8BC

#E8E3E4

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#C5B8BC

#C6C2B9

#B9C6C2

#B9BDC6

Compound

#C5B8BC

#C6BBB9

#B9C6C2

#B9C3C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1C7CA

#DCD5D7

#EAE7E8

Darker

#A48E95

#755E65

#44363A

Saturation

#C1BDBE

#C6B9BD

#E29CB1

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B8BC

#BDBDBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B8BC

#BABABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B8BC

#C4B9B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Violetta 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

#D3B7A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B8BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCCC

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.

#8BBAAC

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: #C5B8BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B8BC;

CSS Variable

--color-violetta: #C5B8BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violetta': '#C5B8BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B8BC] text-[#C5B8BC]

SCSS

$violetta: #C5B8BC;

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#C4BBC0 · ΔE 1.8

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#C1B9BD · ΔE 1.9

Piano Concerto

#C4BCC0 · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B8BC?

#C5B8BC is Violetta, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C5B8BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violetta?

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

What colors pair well with Violetta?

Violetta 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 Violetta?

You can download Violetta 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 Violetta?

The hex code is #C5B8BC. In RGB it's 197, 184, 188, and in HSL it's 342°, 10%, 75%.

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