ORANGES

Twilight Gray

#C8BFB5

RGB 200, 191, 181 · HSL 32°, 15%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 22

Twilight Gray is #C8BFB5 in HEX — rgb(200, 191, 181), hsl(32°, 15%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 22%).

Twilight Gray pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 15%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C8BFB5

RGB200, 191, 181

HSL32°, 15%, 75%

HSV32°, 9%, 78%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 22

Decimal13156277

CSS RGBrgb(200, 191, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 15%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Twilight Gray SW0054

Exact match

Dulux

Beige Calm SN3E3

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BEB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 1.1 · #C7BEB2

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.3 · #C4BEB4

PPG

Ashen 1023-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C9BFB2

Vista Paint

Hearthstone C-566

ΔE 1.6 · #C5BCB0

Benjamin Moore

Shale 861

ΔE 1.7 · #C4BEB2

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC2B6

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.9 · #C5BEB1

Behr

Sculptor Clay PPU5-8

ΔE 2.1 · #CCC3B6

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 2.7 · #BFBAAF

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 3.4 · #C5B9B4

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 5.1 · #C9CABD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.5 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8BFB5

#B6BFC9

Analogous

#C9B6B6

#C8BFB5

#C8C9B6

Triadic

#C8BFB5

#B6C9C0

#C0B6C9

Split-Complementary

#C8BFB5

#B6C8C9

#B6B6C9

Tetradic

#C8BFB5

#B6C9B6

#B6BFC9

#C9B6C8

Monochromatic

#847462

#A89A8A

#C8BFB5

#E9E6E2

#F4F2F0

Rectangle

#C8BFB5

#BFC9B6

#B6BFC9

#C0B6C9

Compound

#C8BFB5

#C8C9B6

#B6BFC9

#B6B6C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4CDC4

#DED9D4

#EBE9E6

Darker

#A99A89

#7B6A58

#483E33

Saturation

#C2BFBC

#C9C0B6

#E4C29B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8BFB5

#C4C1B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8BFB5

#C1C1B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8BFB5

#C8BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Twilight Gray reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D5BCA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8BFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C1C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8BA1BA

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #C8BFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8BFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-twilight-gray: #C8BFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'twilight-gray': '#C8BFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8BFB5] text-[#C8BFB5]

SCSS

$twilight-gray: #C8BFB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8BFB5?

#C8BFB5 is Twilight Gray, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8BFB5 warm or cool?

Twilight Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Twilight Gray?

Twilight Gray works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Twilight Gray?

Twilight Gray pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Twilight Gray?

You can download Twilight Gray 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 Twilight Gray?

The hex code is #C8BFB5. In RGB it's 200, 191, 181, and in HSL it's 32°, 15%, 75%.

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