NEUTRALS

Orchid Haze

#C9BEC2

RGB 201, 190, 194 · HSL 338°, 9%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 21

Orchid Haze is #C9BEC2 in HEX — rgb(201, 190, 194), hsl(338°, 9%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 21%).

Orchid Haze pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 338°, 9%, 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#C9BEC2

RGB201, 190, 194

HSL338°, 9%, 77%

HSV338°, 5%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 21

Decimal13221570

CSS RGBrgb(201, 190, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 9%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orchid Haze S02B1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 1.3 · #C5BCC1

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.3 · #D0C1C3

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 2.3 · #C3BEC3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC4C5

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 2.8 · #CBBEC7

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 2.9 · #CDC0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC5C6

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 3.3 · #C6B9B8

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.2 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.4 · #CDC0BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.7 · #C3C3C3

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 4.8 · #D2CBCC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.1 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.9 · #DDCBCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9BEC2

#BFCAC6

Analogous

#CABFC8

#C9BEC2

#CAC0BF

Triadic

#C9BEC2

#C3CABF

#BFC3CA

Split-Complementary

#C9BEC2

#BFCAC0

#BFC8CA

Tetradic

#C9BEC2

#C8CABF

#BFCAC6

#C0BFCA

Monochromatic

#836D75

#A7959C

#C9BEC2

#ECE9EA

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#C9BEC2

#CAC6BF

#BFCAC6

#BFC3CA

Compound

#C9BEC2

#CAC0BF

#BFCAC6

#BFC8CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4CCCF

#DFD9DB

#ECE9EA

Darker

#A6949B

#776169

#45383D

Saturation

#C6C3C4

#CABFC3

#E4A4BC

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BEC2

#C2C2C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BEC2

#C0C0C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BEC2

#C8BFBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orchid Haze 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

#D6BBAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BEC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C0D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#91BDAD

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: #C9BEC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BEC2;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-haze: #C9BEC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-haze': '#C9BEC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BEC2] text-[#C9BEC2]

SCSS

$orchid-haze: #C9BEC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BEC2?

#C9BEC2 is Orchid Haze, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9BEC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Haze?

Orchid Haze 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 Orchid Haze?

You can download Orchid Haze 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 Orchid Haze?

The hex code is #C9BEC2. In RGB it's 201, 190, 194, and in HSL it's 338°, 9%, 77%.

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