BLUES

Catalyst Grey

#C5D0D5

RGB 197, 208, 213 · HSL 199°, 16%, 80% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 16

Catalyst Grey is #C5D0D5 in HEX — rgb(197, 208, 213), hsl(199°, 16%, 80%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 16%).

Catalyst Grey pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 199°, 16%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#C5D0D5

RGB197, 208, 213

HSL199°, 16%, 80%

HSV199°, 8%, 84%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 16

Decimal12964053

CSS RGBrgb(197, 208, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 16%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mt. 2129-60

ΔE 1 · #C2CED4

Vista Paint

Quiet Sentiment K-798

ΔE 1.1 · #C2CDD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Serene Setting 622

ΔE 1.4 · #C5D2D9

Dulux

Oxford Half S37A1H

ΔE 1.5 · #C2CCD2

PPG

Cool Gray 10-12

ΔE 1.7 · #C3D0D8

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C2D2D6

Dunn-Edwards

Shiny Nickel DE6338

ΔE 2 · #CCD3D8

Sherwin-Williams

Mild Blue SW6533

ΔE 2 · #CBD5DB

Kilz

Northern Sky TB-42

ΔE 2.4 · #C9D6DD

Valspar

Tinsel Beam 4005-3A

ΔE 2.8 · #CAD5DE

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCDD5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 4.9 · #CCD0CD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5D0D5

#D4C9C4

Analogous

#C4D4D1

#C5D0D5

#C4C7D4

Triadic

#C5D0D5

#D4C4CF

#CFD4C4

Split-Complementary

#C5D0D5

#D4C4C7

#D4D1C4

Tetradic

#C5D0D5

#D1C4D4

#D4C9C4

#C7D4C4

Monochromatic

#6B8794

#97ABB4

#C5D0D5

#F0F3F4

Rectangle

#C5D0D5

#C9C4D4

#D4C9C4

#CFD4C4

Compound

#C5D0D5

#C4C7D4

#D4C9C4

#D4D1C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0D9DD

#DCE2E5

#EBEEEF

Darker

#94A9B3

#5C7784

#35464D

Saturation

#CACDCE

#C4CFD4

#AED7EA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5D0D5

#CBCDD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5D0D5

#CECED4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5D0D5

#C5D1D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Catalyst Grey lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#D3C9BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5D0D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CEDF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C2A699

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: #C5D0D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5D0D5;

CSS Variable

--color-catalyst-grey: #C5D0D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catalyst-grey': '#C5D0D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5D0D5] text-[#C5D0D5]

SCSS

$catalyst-grey: #C5D0D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D0D5?

#C5D0D5 is Catalyst Grey, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C5D0D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Catalyst Grey?

Catalyst Grey works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Catalyst Grey?

Catalyst Grey pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Catalyst Grey?

You can download Catalyst 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 Catalyst Grey?

The hex code is #C5D0D5. In RGB it's 197, 208, 213, and in HSL it's 199°, 16%, 80%.

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