NEUTRALS

Hazy Iris

#C7BAC0

RGB 199, 186, 192 · HSL 332°, 10%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 4, 22

Hazy Iris is #C7BAC0 in HEX — rgb(199, 186, 192), hsl(332°, 10%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 4%, 22%).

Hazy Iris pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 332°, 10%, 75%. 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#C7BAC0

RGB199, 186, 192

HSL332°, 10%, 75%

HSV332°, 7%, 78%

CMYK0, 7, 4, 22

Decimal13089472

CSS RGBrgb(199, 186, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 10%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Violetta AF-615

ΔE 1.3 · #C5B8BC

Dulux

Pale Pearl S48B1

ΔE 1.3 · #C6BCC1

Behr

Moonlit Mauve N130-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C2B6BB

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 2.2 · #CBBEC7

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB8C0

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC0C9

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 2.8 · #CAB7C0

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 3.8 · #D4C0C5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 4.9 · #D0BBC8

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.5 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 5.6 · #BEB4B1

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.2 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.9 · #C2ADAB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7BAC0

#B9C6C0

Analogous

#C6B9C5

#C7BAC0

#C6B9B9

Triadic

#C7BAC0

#BFC6B9

#B9BFC6

Split-Complementary

#C7BAC0

#B9C6B9

#B9C5C6

Tetradic

#C7BAC0

#C5C6B9

#B9C6C0

#B9B9C6

Monochromatic

#7E6772

#A38F98

#C7BAC0

#E8E3E5

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#C7BAC0

#C6C0B9

#B9C6C0

#B9BFC6

Compound

#C7BAC0

#C6B9B9

#B9C6C0

#B9C5C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1C7CC

#DCD5D9

#EAE7E9

Darker

#A48E98

#755E68

#44363D

Saturation

#C1BDBF

#C6B9BF

#E29CBD

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BAC0

#BFBFC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BAC0

#BCBCBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BAC0

#C6BBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hazy Iris 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

#D5B8AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BAC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BDCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#8BBAA4

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: #C7BAC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BAC0;

CSS Variable

--color-hazy-iris: #C7BAC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hazy-iris': '#C7BAC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BAC0] text-[#C7BAC0]

SCSS

$hazy-iris: #C7BAC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BAC0?

#C7BAC0 is Hazy Iris, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7BAC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hazy Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Hazy Iris?

Hazy Iris 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 Hazy Iris?

You can download Hazy Iris 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 Hazy Iris?

The hex code is #C7BAC0. In RGB it's 199, 186, 192, and in HSL it's 332°, 10%, 75%.

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