NEUTRALS

Viola Ice Grey

#C6C8D0

RGB 198, 200, 208 · HSL 228°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 5, 4, 0, 18

Viola Ice Grey is #C6C8D0 in HEX — rgb(198, 200, 208), hsl(228°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 18%).

Viola Ice Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 228°, 10%, 80%. 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#C6C8D0

RGB198, 200, 208

HSL228°, 10%, 80%

HSV228°, 5%, 82%

CMYK5, 4, 0, 18

Decimal13027536

CSS RGBrgb(198, 200, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C8D0

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 0.7 · #C4C8D0

Dulux

Blue Moon Half S42A1H

ΔE 1.7 · #C9CCD2

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

ΔE 1.9 · #CBCDD4

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 2.4 · #C5CAD6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.4 · #CCC8CE

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #CECAD3

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 2.7 · #BDC3CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.7 · #CECDD2

PPG

Pale Violet 1168-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C7CCD8

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 2.9 · #BFC9D0

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 3.2 · #CFCFDA

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.6 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.7 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C6C8D0

#D1CFC7

Analogous

#C7CED1

#C6C8D0

#CAC7D1

Triadic

#C6C8D0

#D1C7C9

#C9D1C7

Split-Complementary

#C6C8D0

#D1CAC7

#CED1C7

Tetradic

#C6C8D0

#D1C7CE

#D1CFC7

#C7D1CA

Monochromatic

#73788C

#9DA0AF

#C6C8D0

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#C6C8D0

#CFC7D1

#D1CFC7

#C9D1C7

Compound

#C6C8D0

#CAC7D1

#D1CFC7

#CED1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2D4DA

#DEDFE3

#ECECEE

Darker

#9A9DAD

#64697D

#3A3D49

Saturation

#CACBCE

#C7C9D1

#B0BBE8

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C8D0

#C6C8D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C8D0

#C8C8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C8D0

#C5C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Viola Ice Grey 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

#D4C3B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C8DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C2BA99

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: #C6C8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-viola-ice-grey: #C6C8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viola-ice-grey': '#C6C8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C8D0] text-[#C6C8D0]

SCSS

$viola-ice-grey: #C6C8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C8D0?

#C6C8D0 is Viola Ice Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C6C8D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viola Ice Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Viola Ice Grey?

Viola Ice Grey 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 Viola Ice Grey?

You can download Viola Ice 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 Viola Ice Grey?

The hex code is #C6C8D0. In RGB it's 198, 200, 208, and in HSL it's 228°, 10%, 80%.

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