NEUTRALS

My Chinchilla

#C8C4C0

RGB 200, 196, 192 · HSL 30°, 7%, 77% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 22

My Chinchilla is #C8C4C0 in HEX — rgb(200, 196, 192), hsl(30°, 7%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 22%).

My Chinchilla pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#C8C4C0

RGB200, 196, 192

HSL30°, 7%, 77%

HSV30°, 4%, 78%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 22

Decimal13157568

CSS RGBrgb(200, 196, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 7%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

My Chinchilla SG6H2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Place of Dust C-538

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C4BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 0.8 · #C6C3C0

Behr

Silver City MQ2-59

ΔE 0.8 · #C6C4C0

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C6C2

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Knitting Needles SW7672

ΔE 1.6 · #C3C1BC

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 1.7 · #C8C3BC

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1466 · AC-28

ΔE 1.9 · #C2C0BB

PPG

Early Evening 1006-3

ΔE 2.3 · #CAC7BF

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #C9C9C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.6 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.4 · #BEBFB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.5 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.1 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.2 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C4C0

#C0C4C8

Analogous

#C8C0C0

#C8C4C0

#C8C8C0

Triadic

#C8C4C0

#C0C8C4

#C4C0C8

Split-Complementary

#C8C4C0

#C0C8C8

#C0C0C8

Tetradic

#C8C4C0

#C0C8C0

#C0C4C8

#C8C0C8

Monochromatic

#80786F

#A59E97

#C8C4C0

#ECEBE9

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#C8C4C0

#C4C8C0

#C0C4C8

#C4C0C8

Compound

#C8C4C0

#C8C8C0

#C0C4C8

#C0C0C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3D0CD

#DEDCDA

#EBEAE9

Darker

#A49D96

#746C64

#443F3A

Saturation

#C6C4C3

#C8C4C0

#E4C4A5

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C4C0

#C6C5C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C4C0

#C5C5C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C4C0

#C8C3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

My Chinchilla 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

#D5C0AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C4C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5CF

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.

#91A7BD

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: #C8C4C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C4C0;

CSS Variable

--color-my-chinchilla: #C8C4C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'my-chinchilla': '#C8C4C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C4C0] text-[#C8C4C0]

SCSS

$my-chinchilla: #C8C4C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C4C0?

#C8C4C0 is My Chinchilla, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C4C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with My Chinchilla?

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

What colors pair well with My Chinchilla?

My Chinchilla 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 My Chinchilla?

You can download My Chinchilla 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 My Chinchilla?

The hex code is #C8C4C0. In RGB it's 200, 196, 192, and in HSL it's 30°, 7%, 77%.

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