NEUTRALS

Tinsmith

#C5C8C4

RGB 197, 200, 196 · HSL 105°, 4%, 78% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 22

Tinsmith is #C5C8C4 in HEX — rgb(197, 200, 196), hsl(105°, 4%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 22%).

Tinsmith pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 105°, 4%, 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#C5C8C4

RGB197, 200, 196

HSL105°, 4%, 78%

HSV105°, 2%, 78%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 22

Decimal12961988

CSS RGBrgb(197, 200, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 4%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tinsmith SW7657

Exact match

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 0.6 · #C4C7C4

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C8C4

Benjamin Moore

Seersucker CSP-580

ΔE 1.1 · #C4C8C6

Dulux

Brume S12A1

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C8C4

Vista Paint

Snowglory C-530

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C7C2

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #C9C9C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.8 · #C8CDC9

Behr

Burnished Metal UL260-17

ΔE 1.8 · #C7CAC9

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 2.3 · #CAC7C4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.8 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.9 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.6 · #BEBFB8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#C5C8C4

#C8C5C9

Analogous

#C8C9C5

#C5C8C4

#C5C9C6

Triadic

#C5C8C4

#C5C6C9

#C9C5C6

Split-Complementary

#C5C8C4

#C6C5C9

#C9C5C8

Tetradic

#C5C8C4

#C5C8C9

#C8C5C9

#C9C6C5

Monochromatic

#787F76

#9FA49D

#C5C8C4

#EDEEEC

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C5C8C4

#C5C9C8

#C8C5C9

#C9C5C6

Compound

#C5C8C4

#C5C9C6

#C8C5C9

#C9C5C8

Variations

Lighter

#D1D4D0

#DDDEDC

#EBECEB

Darker

#9DA39B

#6B7269

#3E433D

Saturation

#C7C8C6

#C6C9C5

#B8E4AA

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C8C4

#C7C7C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C8C4

#C7C7C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C8C4

#C5C7C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tinsmith 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

#D3C3AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C8C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C8D2

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.

#B494BF

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: #C5C8C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C8C4;

CSS Variable

--color-tinsmith: #C5C8C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tinsmith': '#C5C8C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C8C4] text-[#C5C8C4]

SCSS

$tinsmith: #C5C8C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C8C4?

#C5C8C4 is Tinsmith, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C5C8C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tinsmith?

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

What colors pair well with Tinsmith?

Tinsmith 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 Tinsmith?

You can download Tinsmith 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 Tinsmith?

The hex code is #C5C8C4. In RGB it's 197, 200, 196, and in HSL it's 105°, 4%, 78%.

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