NEUTRALS

Evening Fog

#C7C3CD

RGB 199, 195, 205 · HSL 264°, 9%, 78% · CMYK 3, 5, 0, 20

Evening Fog is #C7C3CD in HEX — rgb(199, 195, 205), hsl(264°, 9%, 78%), cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Evening Fog pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 264°, 9%, 78%. 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#C7C3CD

RGB199, 195, 205

HSL264°, 9%, 78%

HSV264°, 5%, 80%

CMYK3, 5, 0, 20

Decimal13091789

CSS RGBrgb(199, 195, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 9%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Evening Fog S49A1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 1.2 · #C5C0C9

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 1.9 · #CDC8D2

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #C4C4D1

Behr

Satire MQ5-40

ΔE 2.2 · #C2BFCC

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.3 · #C8C8D0

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C3D1

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.7 · #CCC8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 2.7 · #BEBDC6

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

ΔE 2.8 · #D0CAD4

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 4.3 · #CFCFDA

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 4.9 · #CBC5C6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.5 · #D2CBDD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7C3CD

#C8CCC2

Analogous

#C2C3CC

#C7C3CD

#CBC2CC

Triadic

#C7C3CD

#CCC6C2

#C2CCC6

Split-Complementary

#C7C3CD

#CCCBC2

#C3CCC2

Tetradic

#C7C3CD

#CCC2C3

#C8CCC2

#C2CCCB

Monochromatic

#786F85

#9F98A9

#C7C3CD

#EDECEF

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#C7C3CD

#CCC2C8

#C8CCC2

#C2CCC6

Compound

#C7C3CD

#CBC2CC

#C8CCC2

#C3CCC2

Variations

Lighter

#D1CED6

#DDDBE0

#EBEAED

Darker

#9D96A8

#6B6378

#3E3946

Saturation

#C7C5C8

#C6C2CC

#C1A8E5

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

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C3CD

#C3C5CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C3CD

#C4C4CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C3CD

#C6C5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Evening Fog 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

#D5BFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C3CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C4D9

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.

#ADBF94

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: #C7C3CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C3CD;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-fog: #C7C3CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-fog': '#C7C3CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C3CD] text-[#C7C3CD]

SCSS

$evening-fog: #C7C3CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C3CD?

#C7C3CD is Evening Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7C3CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Fog?

Evening Fog 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 Evening Fog?

You can download Evening Fog 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 Evening Fog?

The hex code is #C7C3CD. In RGB it's 199, 195, 205, and in HSL it's 264°, 9%, 78%.

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