NEUTRALS

Fortitude

#C6C5C1

RGB 198, 197, 193 · HSL 48°, 4%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 22

Fortitude is #C6C5C1 in HEX — rgb(198, 197, 193), hsl(48°, 4%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 22%).

Fortitude pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 4%, 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#C6C5C1

RGB198, 197, 193

HSL48°, 4%, 77%

HSV48°, 3%, 78%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 22

Decimal13026753

CSS RGBrgb(198, 197, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 4%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Silver Sateen UL260-16

ΔE 0.4 · #C7C5C1

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 0.6 · #C8C6C2

Dulux

Bleaches S13A1

ΔE 0.8 · #C8C6C3

Vista Paint

Snowglory C-530

ΔE 0.9 · #C7C7C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 1.1 · #C6C3C0

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1472

ΔE 1.2 · #C8C8C3

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Knitting Needles SW7672

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C1BC

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C4C7C4

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C9C3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C3BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.3 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.6 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C6C5C1

#C2C3C7

Analogous

#C7C3C2

#C6C5C1

#C5C7C2

Triadic

#C6C5C1

#C2C7C6

#C6C2C7

Split-Complementary

#C6C5C1

#C2C5C7

#C3C2C7

Tetradic

#C6C5C1

#C2C7C3

#C2C3C7

#C7C2C5

Monochromatic

#7D7B73

#A2A09A

#C6C5C1

#EBEBEA

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#C6C5C1

#C3C7C2

#C2C3C7

#C6C2C7

Compound

#C6C5C1

#C5C7C2

#C2C3C7

#C3C2C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2D1CE

#DDDDDB

#EBEBEA

Darker

#A1A099

#716F67

#42413C

Saturation

#C5C5C4

#C7C6C2

#E3D7A6

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C5C1

#C6C5C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C5C1

#C5C5C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C5C1

#C6C4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fortitude 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

#D4C0AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C5C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C5D0

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.

#919ABD

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: #C6C5C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C5C1;

CSS Variable

--color-fortitude: #C6C5C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fortitude': '#C6C5C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C5C1] text-[#C6C5C1]

SCSS

$fortitude: #C6C5C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C5C1?

#C6C5C1 is Fortitude, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C6C5C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fortitude?

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

What colors pair well with Fortitude?

Fortitude 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 Fortitude?

You can download Fortitude 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 Fortitude?

The hex code is #C6C5C1. In RGB it's 198, 197, 193, and in HSL it's 48°, 4%, 77%.

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