NEUTRALS

Piano

#C5BDC1

RGB 197, 189, 193 · HSL 330°, 6%, 76% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 23

Piano is #C5BDC1 in HEX — rgb(197, 189, 193), hsl(330°, 6%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 23%).

Piano pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 330°, 6%, 76%. 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#C5BDC1

RGB197, 189, 193

HSL330°, 6%, 76%

HSV330°, 4%, 77%

CMYK0, 4, 2, 23

Decimal12959169

CSS RGBrgb(197, 189, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 6%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Piano 1445

Exact match

Dulux

Pale Lady S01B1

ΔE 0.7 · #C6BDC0

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 1.2 · #C3BEC3

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 2.8 · #BFBDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 2.9 · #BDB5B9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.2 · #CEC4C5

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC5C6

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 3.4 · #C3B8B7

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 3.6 · #CDC0C9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.9 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.1 · #CCC8CE

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 4.4 · #BBB4B3

Kilz

Sugared Bronze RK140

ΔE 4.8 · #C2C0BC

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.8 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 6.8 · #BEBFB8

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5BDC1

#BEC5C2

Analogous

#C5BEC5

#C5BDC1

#C5BEBE

Triadic

#C5BDC1

#C2C5BE

#BEC2C5

Split-Complementary

#C5BDC1

#BEC5BE

#BEC5C5

Tetradic

#C5BDC1

#C5C5BE

#BEC5C2

#BEBEC5

Monochromatic

#7C6E75

#A2969C

#C5BDC1

#E9E7E8

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#C5BDC1

#C5C2BE

#BEC5C2

#BEC2C5

Compound

#C5BDC1

#C5BEBE

#BEC5C2

#BEC5C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1CBCE

#DCD8DA

#EAE9EA

Darker

#A1959B

#72646B

#423A3E

Saturation

#C3C1C2

#C5BEC2

#E2A1C2

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5BDC1

#C0C0C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5BDC1

#BEBEC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5BDC1

#C4BEBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Piano 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

#D3BAAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5BDC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BFD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#8EBBA5

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: #C5BDC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5BDC1;

CSS Variable

--color-piano: #C5BDC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'piano': '#C5BDC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5BDC1] text-[#C5BDC1]

SCSS

$piano: #C5BDC1;

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#C4B7BB · ΔE 2.6

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#C0BCBC · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5BDC1?

#C5BDC1 is Piano, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C5BDC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Piano?

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

What colors pair well with Piano?

Piano 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 Piano?

You can download Piano 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 Piano?

The hex code is #C5BDC1. In RGB it's 197, 189, 193, and in HSL it's 330°, 6%, 76%.

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