NEUTRALS

Sharp Grey

#C9CAD1

RGB 201, 202, 209 · HSL 233°, 8%, 80% · CMYK 4, 3, 0, 18

Sharp Grey is #C9CAD1 in HEX — rgb(201, 202, 209), hsl(233°, 8%, 80%), cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 18%).

Sharp Grey pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 233°, 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#C9CAD1

RGB201, 202, 209

HSL233°, 8%, 80%

HSV233°, 4%, 82%

CMYK4, 3, 0, 18

Decimal13224657

CSS RGBrgb(201, 202, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 8%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C8D0

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCDD4

Dulux

Blue Moon Half S42A1H

ΔE 1.1 · #C9CCD2

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 1.5 · #CDCCD1

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 1.5 · #C4C8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 1.7 · #CECDD2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 1.9 · #CCC8CE

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #CECAD3

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.7 · #CDC8D2

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #CFCFDA

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 3 · #CEC9CC

Dunn-Edwards

Bay of Hope DE6331

ΔE 3.4 · #BFC9D0

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.4 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#C9CAD1

#D0CFC8

Analogous

#C8CDD0

#C9CAD1

#CBC8D0

Triadic

#C9CAD1

#D0C8C9

#C9D0C8

Split-Complementary

#C9CAD1

#D0CBC8

#CDD0C8

Tetradic

#C9CAD1

#D0C8CD

#D0CFC8

#C8D0CB

Monochromatic

#75788A

#9FA0AD

#C9CAD1

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#C9CAD1

#CFC8D0

#D0CFC8

#C9D0C8

Compound

#C9CAD1

#CBC8D0

#D0CFC8

#CDD0C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3D4D9

#DEDFE2

#ECECEE

Darker

#9B9DAB

#66697A

#3B3D47

Saturation

#CBCBCD

#C8C9D0

#B0B7E8

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CAD1

#C8CAD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CAD1

#CACAD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CAD1

#C8CBCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sharp Grey 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

#D6C4B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CAD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C9DC

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.

#C2BD99

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: #C9CAD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CAD1;

CSS Variable

--color-sharp-grey: #C9CAD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sharp-grey': '#C9CAD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CAD1] text-[#C9CAD1]

SCSS

$sharp-grey: #C9CAD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CAD1?

#C9CAD1 is Sharp Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9CAD1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sharp Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Sharp Grey?

Sharp Grey 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 Sharp Grey?

You can download Sharp Grey 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 Sharp Grey?

The hex code is #C9CAD1. In RGB it's 201, 202, 209, and in HSL it's 233°, 8%, 80%.

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