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Comforting Grey

#C5C3B4

RGB 197, 195, 180 · HSL 53°, 13%, 74% · CMYK 0, 1, 9, 23

Comforting Grey is #C5C3B4 in HEX — rgb(197, 195, 180), hsl(53°, 13%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 9%, 23%).

Comforting Grey pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 13%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C5C3B4

RGB197, 195, 180

HSL53°, 13%, 74%

HSV53°, 9%, 77%

CMYK0, 1, 9, 23

Decimal12960692

CSS RGBrgb(197, 195, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 13%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dillard K-917

ΔE 1.1 · #C4C2B1

Benjamin Moore

Winterwood 1486

ΔE 1.2 · #C2C0B2

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

ΔE 1.4 · #C5C0B1

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 1.7 · #C0C2B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine 370

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C7B6

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2 · #C9C4B2

Dulux

Fibre Moss S18B2

ΔE 2.1 · #BFC0AF

PPG

Misty Meadow 1031-2

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC0B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C2AF

Sherwin-Williams

Austere Gray SW6184

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBFB2

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.6 · #C5BEB1

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.1 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.2 · #C9CBBE

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 3.4 · #BEC5B6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5C3B4

#B4B6C5

Analogous

#C5BBB4

#C5C3B4

#BFC5B4

Triadic

#C5C3B4

#B4C5C3

#C3B4C5

Split-Complementary

#C5C3B4

#B4BFC5

#BBB4C5

Tetradic

#C5C3B4

#B4C5BB

#B4B6C5

#C5B4BF

Monochromatic

#7F7B62

#A4A189

#C5C3B4

#E7E6DF

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#C5C3B4

#B6C5B4

#B4B6C5

#C3B4C5

Compound

#C5C3B4

#BFC5B4

#B4B6C5

#BBB4C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1CFC3

#DCDBD3

#EAE9E6

Darker

#A5A289

#777359

#454333

Saturation

#BFBFBA

#C5C3B4

#E2D997

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C3B4

#C6C2B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C3B4

#C3C3B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C3B4

#C6C1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Comforting Grey brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D3BFA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C3B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C4C6

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.

#898EB8

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: #C5C3B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C3B4;

CSS Variable

--color-comforting-grey: #C5C3B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'comforting-grey': '#C5C3B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C3B4] text-[#C5C3B4]

SCSS

$comforting-grey: #C5C3B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C3B4?

#C5C3B4 is Comforting Grey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C3B4 warm or cool?

Comforting Grey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Comforting Grey?

Comforting Grey works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Comforting Grey?

Comforting Grey pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Comforting Grey?

You can download Comforting Grey 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 Comforting Grey?

The hex code is #C5C3B4. In RGB it's 197, 195, 180, and in HSL it's 53°, 13%, 74%.

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