NEUTRALS

Barbara's Blessing

#C9C2CF

RGB 201, 194, 207 · HSL 272°, 12%, 79% · CMYK 3, 6, 0, 19

Barbara's Blessing is #C9C2CF in HEX — rgb(201, 194, 207), hsl(272°, 12%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 6%, 0%, 19%).

Barbara's Blessing pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 272°, 12%, 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#C9C2CF

RGB201, 194, 207

HSL272°, 12%, 79%

HSV272°, 6%, 81%

CMYK3, 6, 0, 19

Decimal13222607

CSS RGBrgb(201, 194, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 12%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing S49B1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Orchid Fragrance C-1286

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BFCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C1D0

Behr

Satire MQ5-40

ΔE 2 · #C2BFCC

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.2 · #C4C3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C6D2

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #C4C4D1

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC8D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.3 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.3 · #D2CBDD

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 4.8 · #D5CFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.3 · #CDBACB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9C2CF

#C9D0C3

Analogous

#C3C3D0

#C9C2CF

#D0C3CF

Triadic

#C9C2CF

#D0CAC3

#C3D0CA

Split-Complementary

#C9C2CF

#CFD0C3

#C3D0C3

Tetradic

#C9C2CF

#D0C3C3

#C9D0C3

#C3CFD0

Monochromatic

#7E6E8C

#A498AE

#C9C2CF

#F0EEF2

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#C9C2CF

#D0C3C9

#C9D0C3

#C3D0CA

Compound

#C9C2CF

#D0C3CF

#C9D0C3

#C3D0C3

Variations

Lighter

#D5CFD9

#DFDCE2

#ECEBEE

Darker

#A295AD

#70607D

#413849

Saturation

#CAC8CB

#CAC3D0

#CBABE7

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C2CF

#C3C6D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C2CF

#C3C3CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C2CF

#C8C4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Barbara's Blessing 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

#D6BEB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C2CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C3DB

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.

#AAC096

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: #C9C2CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C2CF;

CSS Variable

--color-barbara's-blessing: #C9C2CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barbara's-blessing': '#C9C2CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C2CF] text-[#C9C2CF]

SCSS

$barbara's-blessing: #C9C2CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C2CF?

#C9C2CF is Barbara's Blessing, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9C2CF warm or cool?

Barbara's Blessing reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Barbara's Blessing?

Barbara's Blessing works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Barbara's Blessing?

Barbara's Blessing 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 Barbara's Blessing?

You can download Barbara's Blessing 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 Barbara's Blessing?

The hex code is #C9C2CF. In RGB it's 201, 194, 207, and in HSL it's 272°, 12%, 79%.

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