NEUTRALS

Pale Celadon

#C9CBBF

RGB 201, 203, 191 · HSL 70°, 10%, 77% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 20

Pale Celadon is #C9CBBF in HEX — rgb(201, 203, 191), hsl(70°, 10%, 77%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 20%).

Pale Celadon pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 70°, 10%, 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#C9CBBF

RGB201, 203, 191

HSL70°, 10%, 77%

HSV70°, 6%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 20

Decimal13224895

CSS RGBrgb(201, 203, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 10%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Celadon S19A1

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 0.5 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 0.7 · #C9CABD

PPG

Life Lesson 1128-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C5CABE

Valspar

Mint Glaze 5004-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #CACDBF

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.8 · #CBCDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Aloof Gray SW6197

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C9C0

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2 · #CFCEC0

Benjamin Moore

Brushed 1485

ΔE 2 · #C9C7BA

Behr

Doeskin Gray N200-2

ΔE 2.1 · #CDCEC5

Vista Paint

Winter Way K-846

ΔE 2.1 · #C6C7BE

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 2.4 · #C9C7BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 2.6 · #C4C5BC

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4 · #D7D2C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9CBBF

#C0BECA

Analogous

#CAC6BE

#C9CBBF

#C2CABE

Triadic

#C9CBBF

#BEC8CA

#CABEC8

Split-Complementary

#C9CBBF

#BEC2CA

#C6BECA

Tetradic

#C9CBBF

#BECAC6

#C0BECA

#CABEC2

Monochromatic

#80846C

#A5A894

#C9CBBF

#ECEDE9

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#C9CBBF

#BECAC0

#C0BECA

#CABEC8

Compound

#C9CBBF

#C2CABE

#C0BECA

#C6BECA

Variations

Lighter

#D3D5CB

#DEDFD9

#EBECE9

Darker

#A4A793

#747860

#444638

Saturation

#C6C6C3

#C8CABE

#DAE5A4

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CBBF

#CCC9C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CBBF

#CBCBC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CBBF

#CAC9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Celadon 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

#D6C5AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CBBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CACF

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.

#9891BD

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: #C9CBBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CBBF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-celadon: #C9CBBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-celadon': '#C9CBBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CBBF] text-[#C9CBBF]

SCSS

$pale-celadon: #C9CBBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CBBF?

#C9CBBF is Pale Celadon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9CBBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Celadon?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Celadon?

Pale Celadon 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 Pale Celadon?

You can download Pale Celadon 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 Pale Celadon?

The hex code is #C9CBBF. In RGB it's 201, 203, 191, and in HSL it's 70°, 10%, 77%.

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