NEUTRALS

Lavender Vapour

#C8C1C9

RGB 200, 193, 201 · HSL 293°, 7%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 0, 21

Lavender Vapour is #C8C1C9 in HEX — rgb(200, 193, 201), hsl(293°, 7%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 21%).

Lavender Vapour pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 293°, 7%, 77%. 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#C8C1C9

RGB200, 193, 201

HSL293°, 7%, 77%

HSV293°, 4%, 79%

CMYK0, 4, 0, 21

Decimal13156809

CSS RGBrgb(200, 193, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 7%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 1 · #C5C0C9

Dulux

Evening Fog S49A1

ΔE 1.6 · #C7C3CD

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 2.2 · #C3BEC3

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 2.3 · #CDC0C9

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 2.4 · #CBBEC7

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 2.5 · #C5BCC1

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.7 · #CCC8CE

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.7 · #CDC8D2

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.2 · #C8C8D0

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 3.3 · #CECAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 3.9 · #CBC5C6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 5.5 · #CFCFDA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.5 · #D2CBDD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C1C9

#C1C8C0

Analogous

#C3C0C8

#C8C1C9

#C8C0C5

Triadic

#C8C1C9

#C8C7C0

#C0C8C7

Split-Complementary

#C8C1C9

#C5C8C0

#C0C8C3

Tetradic

#C8C1C9

#C8C3C0

#C1C8C0

#C0C5C8

Monochromatic

#7E6F80

#A397A5

#C8C1C9

#ECE9EC

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#C8C1C9

#C8C0C1

#C1C8C0

#C0C8C7

Compound

#C8C1C9

#C8C0C5

#C1C8C0

#C0C8C3

Variations

Lighter

#D3CDD3

#DDDADE

#EBE9EB

Darker

#A396A4

#726474

#433A44

Saturation

#C5C3C6

#C7C0C8

#DCA5E4

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C1C9

#C3C4CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C1C9

#C2C2C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C1C9

#C7C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lavender Vapour 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

#D5BDB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C1C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C2D6

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.

#96BD91

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: #C8C1C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C1C9;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-vapour: #C8C1C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-vapour': '#C8C1C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C1C9] text-[#C8C1C9]

SCSS

$lavender-vapour: #C8C1C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C1C9?

#C8C1C9 is Lavender Vapour, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C1C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Vapour?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Vapour?

Lavender Vapour 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 Lavender Vapour?

You can download Lavender Vapour 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 Lavender Vapour?

The hex code is #C8C1C9. In RGB it's 200, 193, 201, and in HSL it's 293°, 7%, 77%.

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