NEUTRALS

Apollo

#C8C4C2

RGB 200, 196, 194 · HSL 20°, 5%, 77% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 22

Apollo is #C8C4C2 in HEX — rgb(200, 196, 194), hsl(20°, 5%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 22%).

Apollo pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 5%, 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#C8C4C2

RGB200, 196, 194

HSL20°, 5%, 77%

HSV20°, 3%, 78%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 22

Decimal13157570

CSS RGBrgb(200, 196, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 5%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Place Of Dust 539

ΔE 0.8 · #C6C3C0

Behr

Vintage Taupe 750A-3

ΔE 0.8 · #CAC5C4

Dulux

White Flag S05A1

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C2C0

Vista Paint

Paternoster C-545

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C6C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC7C4

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 1.4 · #C8C6C2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.9 · #C3C3C3

Sherwin-Williams

Zircon SW7667

ΔE 2 · #CAC9C6

Benjamin Moore

Harbor AC-25

ΔE 2.4 · #C8C8C3

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 2.5 · #D0CAC7

PPG

Gray Shadows 1005-3

ΔE 2.6 · #C2BDBA

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.7 · #C8C3BC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.8 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.3 · #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

#C8C4C2

#C1C5C7

Analogous

#C7C1C2

#C8C4C2

#C7C6C1

Triadic

#C8C4C2

#C1C7C3

#C3C1C7

Split-Complementary

#C8C4C2

#C1C7C6

#C1C2C7

Tetradic

#C8C4C2

#C2C7C1

#C1C5C7

#C6C1C7

Monochromatic

#7E7672

#A39C99

#C8C4C2

#ECEAEA

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#C8C4C2

#C5C7C1

#C1C5C7

#C3C1C7

Compound

#C8C4C2

#C7C6C1

#C1C5C7

#C1C2C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CFCE

#DDDBDA

#EBEAEA

Darker

#A29B98

#726A66

#423E3B

Saturation

#C5C4C3

#C7C3C1

#E3BAA6

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

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C4C2

#C6C5C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C4C2

#C5C5C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C4C2

#C8C4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Apollo 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

#D5C0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C4C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5D1

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.

#91AEBD

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: #C8C4C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C4C2;

CSS Variable

--color-apollo: #C8C4C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apollo': '#C8C4C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C4C2] text-[#C8C4C2]

SCSS

$apollo: #C8C4C2;

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#CDCCCA · ΔE 2.9

Porcelain

#D0C5C5 · ΔE 3.0

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#C3C7C5 · ΔE 3.0

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#C0BCBC · ΔE 3.0

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#BEC2C2 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C4C2?

#C8C4C2 is Apollo, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C4C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apollo?

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

What colors pair well with Apollo?

Apollo 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 Apollo?

You can download Apollo 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 Apollo?

The hex code is #C8C4C2. In RGB it's 200, 196, 194, and in HSL it's 20°, 5%, 77%.

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