NEUTRALS

Posture & Pose

#C7C4CD

RGB 199, 196, 205 · HSL 260°, 8%, 79% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 20

Posture & Pose is #C7C4CD in HEX — rgb(199, 196, 205), hsl(260°, 8%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 20%).

Posture & Pose pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 260°, 8%, 79%. 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#C7C4CD
RGB199, 196, 205
HSL260°, 8%, 79%
HSV260°, 4%, 80%
CMYK3, 4, 0, 20
Decimal13092045
CSS RGBrgb(199, 196, 205)
CSS HSLhsl(260, 8%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 2.2 · #CCC8CE

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ΔE 2.7 · #C4C8D0

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ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

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ΔE 5 · #CEC4C5

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ΔE 5.8 · #D2CBDD

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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

#C7C4CD
#CBCEC5

Analogous

#C5C7CE
#C7C4CD
#CCC5CE

Triadic

#C7C4CD
#CEC8C5
#C5CEC8

Split-Complementary

#C7C4CD
#CECCC5
#C7CEC5

Tetradic

#C7C4CD
#CEC5C7
#CBCEC5
#C5CECC

Monochromatic

#7A7387
#A19CAB
#C7C4CD
#EFEEF1
#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#C7C4CD
#CEC5CB
#CBCEC5
#C5CEC8

Compound

#C7C4CD
#CCC5CE
#CBCEC5
#C7CEC5

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Posture & Pose run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EFEEF1
Tint #E5E4E8
Tint #DCDADF
Tint #D2CFD7
Base #C7C4CD
Shade #9C97A6
Shade #716B7D
Shade #47434F
Shade #1E1C21

Variations

Lighter

#D3D1D8
#DEDDE1
#ECEBED

Darker

#9F99A9
#6C6579
#3E3B46

Saturation

#C9C8CB
#C8C5CE
#C0ADE6

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

1.72:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C4CD
#C4C6CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C4CD
#C5C5CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C4CD
#C6C6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Posture & Pose 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

#D5C0B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C5D9

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.

#B2C096

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

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: #C7C4CD;
CSS — background 
background-color: #C7C4CD;
CSS Variable 
--color-posture-&-pose: #C7C4CD;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'posture-&-pose': '#C7C4CD' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#C7C4CD] text-[#C7C4CD]
SCSS 
$posture-&-pose: #C7C4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C4CD?

#C7C4CD is Posture & Pose, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7C4CD warm or cool?

Posture & Pose reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Posture & Pose?

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

What colors pair well with Posture & Pose?

Posture & Pose 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 Posture & Pose?

You can download Posture & Pose 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 Posture & Pose?

The hex code is #C7C4CD. In RGB it's 199, 196, 205, and in HSL it's 260°, 8%, 79%.

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