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Gray Mirage

#C8C5B2

RGB 200, 197, 178 · HSL 52°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 0, 1, 11, 22

Gray Mirage is #C8C5B2 in HEX — rgb(200, 197, 178), hsl(52°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 22%).

Gray Mirage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 17%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C8C5B2

RGB200, 197, 178

HSL52°, 17%, 74%

HSV52°, 11%, 78%

CMYK0, 1, 11, 22

Decimal13157810

CSS RGBrgb(200, 197, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray2142-50

ΔE 0.4 · #C9C6B3

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Vista Paint

PalatineC-369

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C6B4

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Valspar

Greyed6001-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #C9C4B2

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Colorhouse

Nourish .02Nourish-02

ΔE 1.1 · #C5C2AF

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PPG

French Gray Linen1029-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC8B6

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Behr

Ocean FoamPPU10-10

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC8B6

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC4B0

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Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine370

ΔE 1.3 · #C9C7B6

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Dunn-Edwards

Serene ThoughtDE6234

ΔE 1.9 · #C5C0AC

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Dulux

Delta WatersS17B2

ΔE 2.2 · #C4C1AB

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Sherwin-Williams

Ancient MarbleSW6162

ΔE 2.8 · #D1CCB9

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IKEA

IKEA173173

ΔE 2.9 · #D1C9B8

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Farrow & Ball

Mizzle266

ΔE 3.2 · #C0C2B3

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Kilz

Dry MountainsLK120

ΔE 3.4 · #C8BEAA

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Dutch Boy

FloritoDCP-0371

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CBBE

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

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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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C5B2

#B1B4C8

Analogous

#C8BAB1

#C8C5B2

#C0C8B1

Triadic

#C8C5B2

#B1C8C5

#C5B1C8

Split-Complementary

#C8C5B2

#B1C0C8

#BAB1C8

Tetradic

#C8C5B2

#B1C8BA

#B1B4C8

#C8B1C0

Monochromatic

#837E5D

#A8A385

#C8C5B2

#E8E6DE

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C8C5B2

#B4C8B1

#B1B4C8

#C5B1C8

Compound

#C8C5B2

#C0C8B1

#B1B4C8

#BAB1C8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gray Mirage run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F2ED

Tint #E8E6DE

Tint #DDDBCF

Tint #D3D0C0

Base #C8C5B2

Shade #A7A283

Shade #807B5B

Shade #524F3A

Shade #242219

Variations

Lighter

#D3D1C1

#DDDBD1

#EBEAE5

Darker

#AAA584

#7B7654

#484531

Saturation

#C0BFB9

#C8C5B1

#E3D996

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C5B2

#C9C4B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C5B2

#C6C6B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C5B2

#C9C2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gray Mirage brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D5C0A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C5B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5C5

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.

#898FB8

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: #C8C5B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C5B2;

CSS Variable

--color-gray-mirage: #C8C5B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray-mirage': '#C8C5B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C5B2] text-[#C8C5B2]

SCSS

$gray-mirage: #C8C5B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C5B2?

#C8C5B2 is Gray Mirage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8C5B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gray Mirage?

Gray Mirage works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Gray Mirage?

Gray Mirage pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gray Mirage?

You can download Gray Mirage 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 Gray Mirage?

The hex code is #C8C5B2. In RGB it's 200, 197, 178, and in HSL it's 52°, 17%, 74%.

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