NEUTRALS

Paternoster

#C7C7C6

RGB 199, 199, 198 · HSL 60°, 1%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 22

Paternoster is #C7C7C6 in HEX — rgb(199, 199, 198), hsl(60°, 1%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 22%).

Paternoster pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 1%, 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#C7C7C6

RGB199, 199, 198

HSL60°, 1%, 78%

HSV60°, 1%, 78%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 22

Decimal13092806

CSS RGBrgb(199, 199, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 1%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 0.6 · #C6C6C6

Vista Paint

Paternoster C-545

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C6C4

Dulux

Ashville SG5A1

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C7C7

Behr

Down Home 780A-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C6C6

Sherwin-Williams

Unique Gray SW6260

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC9C9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C3C3

Benjamin Moore

Metro 1459

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCBC9

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C4C7C4

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 1.7 · #C7C8C4

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 2 · #C6C9CB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3.4 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.5 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7C7C6

#C6C6C7

Analogous

#C7C7C6

Triadic

#C7C7C6

#C6C7C7

#C7C6C7

Split-Complementary

#C7C7C6

#C6C7C7

#C7C6C7

Tetradic

#C7C7C6

#C6C7C7

#C6C6C7

#C7C6C7

Monochromatic

#7C7C79

#A2A2A0

#C7C7C6

#EDEDED

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#C7C7C6

#C6C7C6

#C6C6C7

#C7C6C7

Compound

#C7C7C6

#C6C6C7

#C7C6C7

Variations

Lighter

#D3D3D2

#DEDEDD

#ECECEB

Darker

#A0A09E

#6F6F6C

#40403F

Saturation

#C7C7C7

#C7C7C6

#E3E3AB

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C7C6

#C7C7C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C7C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C7C6

#C7C7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Paternoster 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

#D5C2B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C7C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C7D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#9494BF

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: #C7C7C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C7C6;

CSS Variable

--color-paternoster: #C7C7C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paternoster': '#C7C7C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C7C6] text-[#C7C7C6]

SCSS

$paternoster: #C7C7C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C7C6?

#C7C7C6 is Paternoster, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7C7C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paternoster?

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

What colors pair well with Paternoster?

Paternoster 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 Paternoster?

You can download Paternoster 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 Paternoster?

The hex code is #C7C7C6. In RGB it's 199, 199, 198, and in HSL it's 60°, 1%, 78%.

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