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Gray

#C9C6B3

RGB 201, 198, 179 · HSL 52°, 17%, 75% · CMYK 0, 1, 11, 21

Gray is #C9C6B3 in HEX — rgb(201, 198, 179), hsl(52°, 17%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 21%).

Gray pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 17%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C9C6B3

RGB201, 198, 179

HSL52°, 17%, 75%

HSV52°, 11%, 79%

CMYK0, 1, 11, 21

Decimal13223603

CSS RGBrgb(201, 198, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 17%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2142-50

Exact match

Vista Paint

Palatine C-369

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C6B4

PPG

French Gray Linen 1029-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC8B6

Behr

Ocean Foam PPU10-10

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC8B6

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #C9C4B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine 370

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C7B6

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.4 · #CAC4B0

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.3 · #C5C0AC

Sherwin-Williams

Ancient Marble SW6162

ΔE 2.4 · #D1CCB9

Dulux

Cargo River S17B1

ΔE 2.5 · #CFCCBB

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.7 · #D1C9B8

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 3.3 · #C0C2B3

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9C6B3

#B4B7CA

Analogous

#CABCB4

#C9C6B3

#C2CAB4

Triadic

#C9C6B3

#B4CAC7

#C7B4CA

Split-Complementary

#C9C6B3

#B4C2CA

#BCB4CA

Tetradic

#C9C6B3

#B4CABC

#B4B7CA

#CAB4C2

Monochromatic

#86815F

#AAA688

#C9C6B3

#EAE9E1

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C9C6B3

#B7CAB4

#B4B7CA

#C7B4CA

Compound

#C9C6B3

#C2CAB4

#B4B7CA

#BCB4CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5D2C3

#DEDDD3

#EBEBE6

Darker

#ABA687

#7D7856

#494631

Saturation

#C3C2BC

#CAC7B4

#E5DB9A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C6B3

#CAC5B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C6B3

#C7C7B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C6B3

#CAC3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gray brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D6C1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C6B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C6C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8B92BA

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: #C9C6B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C6B3;

CSS Variable

--color-gray: #C9C6B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray': '#C9C6B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C6B3] text-[#C9C6B3]

SCSS

$gray: #C9C6B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C6B3?

#C9C6B3 is Gray, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9C6B3 warm or cool?

Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gray?

Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Gray?

Gray pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gray?

You can download Gray 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 Gray?

The hex code is #C9C6B3. In RGB it's 201, 198, 179, and in HSL it's 52°, 17%, 75%.

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