NEUTRALS

Grape Mist

#C5C0C9

RGB 197, 192, 201 · HSL 273°, 8%, 77% · CMYK 2, 4, 0, 21

Grape Mist is #C5C0C9 in HEX — rgb(197, 192, 201), hsl(273°, 8%, 77%), cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 21%).

Grape Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 273°, 8%, 77%. 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#C5C0C9

RGB197, 192, 201

HSL273°, 8%, 77%

HSV273°, 4%, 79%

CMYK2, 4, 0, 21

Decimal12959945

CSS RGBrgb(197, 192, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(273, 8%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grape MistSW6548

Exact match

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Dulux

Evening FogS49A1

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C3CD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy1316

ΔE 2 · #BEBDC6

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Vista Paint

SavoyC-1315

ΔE 2.1 · #BFBDC4

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Behr

Such MelodramaMQ5-32

ΔE 2.3 · #C3BEC3

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Benjamin Moore

AF-rican2116-50

ΔE 2.5 · #C2BAC5

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Valspar

Fragrant Lilac4001-5B

ΔE 3 · #C4C4D1

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PPG

Silver Chalice1174-3

ΔE 3 · #CDC8D2

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Dutch Boy

SavoyDCP-1316

ΔE 3.1 · #C8C8D0

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Farrow & Ball

Calluna270

ΔE 3.2 · #CCC8CE

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Dunn-Edwards

Silver LinedDE6353

ΔE 4.4 · #BBBFC3

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Colorhouse

Air .07Air-07

ΔE 4.9 · #CEC4C5

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 5.2 · #C3C3C3

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Kilz

Platinum RingRK180

ΔE 5.3 · #BCC1C3

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IKEA

IKEA05454

ΔE 6.5 · #D2CBDD

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5C0C9

#C4C9C0

Analogous

#C0C0C9

#C5C0C9

#C9C0C9

Triadic

#C5C0C9

#C9C5C0

#C0C9C5

Split-Complementary

#C5C0C9

#C9C9C0

#C0C9C0

Tetradic

#C5C0C9

#C9C0C0

#C4C9C0

#C0C9C9

Monochromatic

#796E81

#9F96A6

#C5C0C9

#EBE9EC

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#C5C0C9

#C9C0C4

#C4C9C0

#C0C9C5

Compound

#C5C0C9

#C9C0C9

#C4C9C0

#C0C9C0

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Grape Mist run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0EEF1

Tint #E5E3E7

Tint #DAD7DD

Tint #D0CBD3

Base #C5C0C9

Shade #9C93A3

Shade #72687B

Shade #49424E

Shade #1F1C21

Variations

Lighter

#D0CCD4

#DCD9DE

#EBE9EC

Darker

#9E95A5

#6D6275

#3F3945

Saturation

#C4C3C6

#C5C0C9

#C8A5E4

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C0C9

#C1C3CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C0C9

#C1C1C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C0C9

#C4C2C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grape Mist 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

#D3BDB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C0C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C2D6

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.

#A5BD91

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: #C5C0C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C0C9;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-mist: #C5C0C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-mist': '#C5C0C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C0C9] text-[#C5C0C9]

SCSS

$grape-mist: #C5C0C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C0C9?

#C5C0C9 is Grape Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C5C0C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Mist?

Grape Mist 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 Grape Mist?

You can download Grape Mist 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 Grape Mist?

The hex code is #C5C0C9. In RGB it's 197, 192, 201, and in HSL it's 273°, 8%, 77%.

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