NEUTRALS

Quiet

#C8D0C9

RGB 200, 208, 201 · HSL 127°, 8%, 80% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 18

Quiet is #C8D0C9 in HEX — rgb(200, 208, 201), hsl(127°, 8%, 80%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 18%).

Quiet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 127°, 8%, 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#C8D0C9

RGB200, 208, 201

HSL127°, 8%, 80%

HSV127°, 4%, 82%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 18

Decimal13160649

CSS RGBrgb(200, 208, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 8%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Quiet 1563

Exact match

Vista Paint

Foggy Mist C-474

ΔE 0.5 · #C8D0CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Foggy Mist 475

ΔE 1.2 · #C8D1CC

Sherwin-Williams

Sea Salt SW6204

ΔE 1.5 · #CDD2CA

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.7 · #CDD2C9

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CFC5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.1 · #C8CDC9

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #C6CCC2

Dulux

Cippolino S21A1

ΔE 2.3 · #C8CEC3

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.5 · #CBCDC4

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.6 · #CCD0CD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD8D2

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 3.5 · #CED0CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.1 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CDBF

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8D0C9

#D0C8CF

Analogous

#CBD0C8

#C8D0C9

#C8D0CD

Triadic

#C8D0C9

#C9C8D0

#D0C9C8

Split-Complementary

#C8D0C9

#CDC8D0

#D0C8CB

Tetradic

#C8D0C9

#C8CBD0

#D0C8CF

#D0CDC8

Monochromatic

#758A78

#9FADA0

#C8D0C9

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#C8D0C9

#C8CFD0

#D0C8CF

#D0C9C8

Compound

#C8D0C9

#C8D0CD

#D0C8CF

#D0C8CB

Variations

Lighter

#D3D9D4

#DEE2DF

#ECEEEC

Darker

#9BAB9D

#667A69

#3B473D

Saturation

#CBCDCB

#C8D0C9

#B0E8B7

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8D0C9

#CECDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8D0C9

#CFCFCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8D0C9

#C9CFCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quiet 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

#D5C9B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8D0C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CED6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#C299BD

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: #C8D0C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8D0C9;

CSS Variable

--color-quiet: #C8D0C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quiet': '#C8D0C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8D0C9] text-[#C8D0C9]

SCSS

$quiet: #C8D0C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8D0C9?

#C8D0C9 is Quiet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8D0C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quiet?

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

What colors pair well with Quiet?

Quiet 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 Quiet?

You can download Quiet 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 Quiet?

The hex code is #C8D0C9. In RGB it's 200, 208, 201, and in HSL it's 127°, 8%, 80%.

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