NEUTRALS

Nimbus Cloud

#C8C8CC

RGB 200, 200, 204 · HSL 240°, 4%, 79% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 20

Nimbus Cloud is #C8C8CC in HEX — rgb(200, 200, 204), hsl(240°, 4%, 79%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 20%).

Nimbus Cloud pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 4%, 79%. 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#C8C8CC

RGB200, 200, 204

HSL240°, 4%, 79%

HSV240°, 2%, 80%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 20

Decimal13158604

CSS RGBrgb(200, 200, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 4%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Pansy Half S45A1H

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCACE

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C9CB

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 1.7 · #C7CBCE

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 1.8 · #CCC8CE

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2121-40

ΔE 1.9 · #C4C9CC

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 1.9 · #CACBCC

Behr

Silver Bullet N520-2

ΔE 2 · #C5C5C6

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 2 · #CEC9CC

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 2.3 · #C6C6C6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 3.4 · #BEC0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.3 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C8CC

#CCCCC7

Analogous

#C7C9CC

#C8C8CC

#C9C7CC

Triadic

#C8C8CC

#CCC7C7

#C7CCC7

Split-Complementary

#C8C8CC

#CCC9C7

#C9CCC7

Tetradic

#C8C8CC

#CCC7C9

#CCCCC7

#C7CCC9

Monochromatic

#787882

#A0A0A7

#C8C8CC

#EFEFF0

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#C8C8CC

#CCC7CC

#CCCCC7

#C7CCC7

Compound

#C8C8CC

#C9C7CC

#CCCCC7

#C9CCC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2D2D6

#DEDEE0

#ECECED

Darker

#9D9DA5

#6A6A74

#3D3D43

Saturation

#C9C9CA

#C7C7CC

#AEAEE5

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C8CC

#C7C8CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C8CC

#C8C8CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C8CC

#C8C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nimbus Cloud 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

#D5C3B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C8CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C8D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C0C096

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C8C8CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C8CC;

CSS Variable

--color-nimbus-cloud: #C8C8CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nimbus-cloud': '#C8C8CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C8CC] text-[#C8C8CC]

SCSS

$nimbus-cloud: #C8C8CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C8CC?

#C8C8CC is Nimbus Cloud, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C8CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nimbus Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Nimbus Cloud?

Nimbus Cloud 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 Nimbus Cloud?

You can download Nimbus Cloud 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 Nimbus Cloud?

The hex code is #C8C8CC. In RGB it's 200, 200, 204, and in HSL it's 240°, 4%, 79%.

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