NEUTRALS

Murmur

#C7CFC7

RGB 199, 207, 199 · HSL 120°, 8%, 80% · CMYK 4, 0, 4, 19

Murmur is #C7CFC7 in HEX — rgb(199, 207, 199), hsl(120°, 8%, 80%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 19%).

Murmur pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 8%, 80%. 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#C7CFC7

RGB199, 207, 199

HSL120°, 8%, 80%

HSV120°, 4%, 81%

CMYK4, 0, 4, 19

Decimal13094855

CSS RGBrgb(199, 207, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 8%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Smoky CC-700

ΔE 0.7 · #C8D0C9

Vista Paint

Foggy Mist C-474

ΔE 1.1 · #C8D0CA

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

ΔE 1.3 · #C9CFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.4 · #CCD2CA

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 1.4 · #C2CCC4

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #C6CCC2

Dulux

Silver Grass S23A1

ΔE 1.7 · #C5CEC3

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.8 · #CDD2C9

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.3 · #CBCDC4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.4 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.7 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.4 · #CFD8D2

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 3.5 · #D1D1C6

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CDBF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#C7CFC7

#D0C8D0

Analogous

#CCD0C8

#C7CFC7

#C8D0CC

Triadic

#C7CFC7

#C8C8D0

#D0C8C8

Split-Complementary

#C7CFC7

#CCC8D0

#D0C8CC

Tetradic

#C7CFC7

#C8CCD0

#D0C8D0

#D0CCC8

Monochromatic

#758A75

#9FAD9F

#C7CFC7

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#C7CFC7

#C8D0D0

#D0C8D0

#D0C8C8

Compound

#C7CFC7

#C8D0CC

#D0C8D0

#D0C8CC

Variations

Lighter

#D3D9D3

#DEE2DE

#ECEEEC

Darker

#9BAB9B

#667A66

#3B473B

Saturation

#CBCDCB

#C8D0C8

#B0E8B0

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7CFC7

#CDCCC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7CFC7

#CECEC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7CFC7

#C8CECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Murmur 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

#D5C8B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7CFC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2CDD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C299C2

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: #C7CFC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7CFC7;

CSS Variable

--color-murmur: #C7CFC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'murmur': '#C7CFC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7CFC7] text-[#C7CFC7]

SCSS

$murmur: #C7CFC7;

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#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.8

Cliffside Gray

#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.9

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#CFD5CD · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7CFC7?

#C7CFC7 is Murmur, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7CFC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Murmur?

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

What colors pair well with Murmur?

Murmur 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 Murmur?

You can download Murmur 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 Murmur?

The hex code is #C7CFC7. In RGB it's 199, 207, 199, and in HSL it's 120°, 8%, 80%.

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