NEUTRALS

Hyacinth Ice

#C8C8D2

RGB 200, 200, 210 · HSL 240°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 5, 5, 0, 18

Hyacinth Ice is #C8C8D2 in HEX — rgb(200, 200, 210), hsl(240°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 18%).

Hyacinth Ice pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 10%, 80%. 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#C8C8D2

RGB200, 200, 210

HSL240°, 10%, 80%

HSV240°, 5%, 82%

CMYK5, 5, 0, 18

Decimal13158610

CSS RGBrgb(200, 200, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C8D0

Benjamin Moore

Angel's 1423

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C9D5

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C8D0

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #CECAD3

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC8D2

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 2.1 · #C5CAD6

Dulux

Evening Fog S49A1

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C3CD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.6 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.6 · #CFCFDA

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 3.1 · #BDC3CD

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Shale DE5918

ΔE 3.2 · #CACFDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 3.2 · #CECDD2

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 5.2 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.1 · #CEC4C5

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C8D2

#D1D1C7

Analogous

#C7CCD1

#C8C8D2

#CCC7D1

Triadic

#C8C8D2

#D1C7C7

#C7D1C7

Split-Complementary

#C8C8D2

#D1CCC7

#CCD1C7

Tetradic

#C8C8D2

#D1C7CC

#D1D1C7

#C7D1CC

Monochromatic

#73738C

#9D9DAF

#C8C8D2

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#C8C8D2

#D1C7D1

#D1D1C7

#C7D1C7

Compound

#C8C8D2

#CCC7D1

#D1D1C7

#CCD1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2D2DA

#DEDEE3

#ECECEE

Darker

#9A9AAD

#64647D

#3A3A49

Saturation

#CACACE

#C7C7D1

#B0B0E8

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C8D2

#C6C9D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C8D2

#C8C8D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C8D2

#C7CAC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hyacinth Ice 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

#D5C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C8D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C8DD

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.

#C2C299

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: #C8C8D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C8D2;

CSS Variable

--color-hyacinth-ice: #C8C8D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hyacinth-ice': '#C8C8D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C8D2] text-[#C8C8D2]

SCSS

$hyacinth-ice: #C8C8D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C8D2?

#C8C8D2 is Hyacinth Ice, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C8D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hyacinth Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Hyacinth Ice?

Hyacinth Ice 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 Hyacinth Ice?

You can download Hyacinth Ice 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 Hyacinth Ice?

The hex code is #C8C8D2. In RGB it's 200, 200, 210, and in HSL it's 240°, 10%, 80%.

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