NEUTRALS

Sacred Spring

#C7CBCD

RGB 199, 203, 205 · HSL 200°, 6%, 79% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 20

Sacred Spring is #C7CBCD in HEX — rgb(199, 203, 205), hsl(200°, 6%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 20%).

Sacred Spring pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 200°, 6%, 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#C7CBCD

RGB199, 203, 205

HSL200°, 6%, 79%

HSV200°, 3%, 80%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 20

Decimal13093837

CSS RGBrgb(199, 203, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 6%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sacred Spring C-509

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 0.5 · #C7CBCE

Benjamin Moore

Pelican 1612

ΔE 0.7 · #C7CCCD

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #C6C9CB

Sherwin-Williams

Evening Shadow SW7662

ΔE 0.8 · #C9CCCD

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 1 · #CACCCD

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 1.2 · #CACBCC

Dulux

Winnipeg Fog SN4E3

ΔE 1.3 · #C4C9CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.3 · #CDCECD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 2.4 · #C6C6C6

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 2.6 · #CBD1D0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.7 · #D0D0D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3.1 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.2 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7CBCD

#CDC8C6

Analogous

#C6CDCC

#C7CBCD

#C6C7CD

Triadic

#C7CBCD

#CDC6CB

#CBCDC6

Split-Complementary

#C7CBCD

#CDC6C7

#CDCCC6

Tetradic

#C7CBCD

#CCC6CD

#CDC8C6

#C7CDC6

Monochromatic

#757F84

#9EA5A9

#C7CBCD

#EFF0F1

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#C7CBCD

#C8C6CD

#CDC8C6

#CBCDC6

Compound

#C7CBCD

#C6C7CD

#CDC8C6

#CDCCC6

Variations

Lighter

#D2D5D7

#DDDFE1

#EBEDED

Darker

#9BA3A7

#677176

#3C4245

Saturation

#C8CACA

#C6CBCD

#ADD3E6

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7CBCD

#C9CACE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7CBCD

#CACACD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7CBCD

#C7CBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sacred Spring 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

#D5C5B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7CBCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2CAD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C0A496

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: #C7CBCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7CBCD;

CSS Variable

--color-sacred-spring: #C7CBCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sacred-spring': '#C7CBCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7CBCD] text-[#C7CBCD]

SCSS

$sacred-spring: #C7CBCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7CBCD?

#C7CBCD is Sacred Spring, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7CBCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sacred Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Sacred Spring?

Sacred Spring 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 Sacred Spring?

You can download Sacred Spring 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 Sacred Spring?

The hex code is #C7CBCD. In RGB it's 199, 203, 205, and in HSL it's 200°, 6%, 79%.

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