NEUTRALS

Oil Of Lavender

#C7BEBE

RGB 199, 190, 190 · HSL 0°, 7%, 76% · CMYK 0, 5, 5, 22

Oil Of Lavender is #C7BEBE in HEX — rgb(199, 190, 190), hsl(0°, 7%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 22%).

Oil Of Lavender pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 7%, 76%. 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#C7BEBE

RGB199, 190, 190

HSL0°, 7%, 76%

HSV0°, 5%, 78%

CMYK0, 5, 5, 22

Decimal13090494

CSS RGBrgb(199, 190, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 7%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oil Of Lavender S03A1

Exact match

PPG

Hush 1004-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C4BDBA

Behr

Gray Ashlar N170-3

ΔE 1.9 · #CAC1BE

Benjamin Moore

Through CSP-495

ΔE 2 · #C1BDBD

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 2.2 · #C6B9B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.4 · #CEC4C5

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC5C6

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 3 · #CBC5C2

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 3.3 · #CBC5C1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C3C3

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 3.9 · #BBB4B3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 4.2 · #C8C3BC

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.3 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.2 · #C8C8D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7BEBE

#BEC6C6

Analogous

#C6BEC2

#C7BEBE

#C6C2BE

Triadic

#C7BEBE

#BEC6BE

#BEBEC6

Split-Complementary

#C7BEBE

#BEC6C2

#BEC2C6

Tetradic

#C7BEBE

#C2C6BE

#BEC6C6

#C2BEC6

Monochromatic

#7E6D6D

#A39595

#C7BEBE

#EAE6E6

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#C7BEBE

#C6C6BE

#BEC6C6

#BEBEC6

Compound

#C7BEBE

#C6C2BE

#BEC6C6

#BEC2C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1CBCB

#DCD8D8

#EBE9E9

Darker

#A29494

#736262

#433939

Saturation

#C3C1C1

#C6BEBE

#E3A1A1

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BEBE

#C2C1BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BEBE

#C0C0BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BEBE

#C7BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oil Of Lavender 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

#D5BBAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BEBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C0CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#8EBBBB

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: #C7BEBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BEBE;

CSS Variable

--color-oil-of-lavender: #C7BEBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oil-of-lavender': '#C7BEBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BEBE] text-[#C7BEBE]

SCSS

$oil-of-lavender: #C7BEBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BEBE?

#C7BEBE is Oil Of Lavender, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7BEBE warm or cool?

Oil Of Lavender reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oil Of Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Oil Of Lavender?

Oil Of Lavender 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 Oil Of Lavender?

You can download Oil Of Lavender 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 Oil Of Lavender?

The hex code is #C7BEBE. In RGB it's 199, 190, 190, and in HSL it's 0°, 7%, 76%.

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