NEUTRALS

Brume

#C6C6C2

RGB 198, 198, 194 · HSL 60°, 3%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 22

Brume is #C6C6C2 in HEX — rgb(198, 198, 194), hsl(60°, 3%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 22%).

Brume pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 3%, 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#C6C6C2
RGB198, 198, 194
HSL60°, 3%, 77%
HSV60°, 2%, 78%
CMYK0, 0, 2, 22
Decimal13027010
CSS RGBrgb(198, 198, 194)
CSS HSLhsl(60, 3%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Snowglory C-530

ΔE 0.6 · #C7C7C2

Dulux

Brume S12A1

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C8C4

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C8C4

Behr

Silver Sateen UL260-16

ΔE 0.8 · #C7C5C1

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1472

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C8C3

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C4C7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Tinsmith SW7657

ΔE 1.2 · #C5C8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.4 · #CAC7C4

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #C9C9C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.3 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.6 · #C8C3BC

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.8 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.2 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.6 · #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

#C6C6C2
#C3C3C6

Analogous

#C6C4C3
#C6C6C2
#C4C6C3

Triadic

#C6C6C2
#C3C6C6
#C6C3C6

Split-Complementary

#C6C6C2
#C3C4C6
#C4C3C6

Tetradic

#C6C6C2
#C3C6C4
#C3C3C6
#C6C3C4

Monochromatic

#7B7B74
#A1A19B
#C6C6C2
#EBEBEA
#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#C6C6C2
#C3C6C3
#C3C3C6
#C6C3C6

Compound

#C6C6C2
#C4C6C3
#C3C3C6
#C4C3C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1D1CF
#DDDDDB
#EBEBEA

Darker

#A0A09A
#707068
#41413D

Saturation

#C5C5C4
#C6C6C3
#E3E3A6

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)

Aa

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C6C2
#C7C6C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C6C2
#C6C6C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C6C2
#C6C5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brume 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

#D4C1AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C6C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C6D1

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.

#9191BD

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

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: #C6C6C2;
CSS — background 
background-color: #C6C6C2;
CSS Variable 
--color-brume: #C6C6C2;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'brume': '#C6C6C2' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#C6C6C2] text-[#C6C6C2]
SCSS 
$brume: #C6C6C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C6C2?

#C6C6C2 is Brume, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C6C6C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brume?

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

What colors pair well with Brume?

Brume 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 Brume?

You can download Brume 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 Brume?

The hex code is #C6C6C2. In RGB it's 198, 198, 194, and in HSL it's 60°, 3%, 77%.

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