NEUTRALS

Chilean Sea Bass

#C9CBC1

RGB 201, 203, 193 · HSL 72°, 9%, 78% · CMYK 1, 0, 5, 20

Chilean Sea Bass is #C9CBC1 in HEX — rgb(201, 203, 193), hsl(72°, 9%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 20%).

Chilean Sea Bass pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 72°, 9%, 78%. 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#C9CBC1

RGB201, 203, 193

HSL72°, 9%, 78%

HSV72°, 5%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 5, 20

Decimal13224897

CSS RGBrgb(201, 203, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 9%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Aloof Gray SW6197

ΔE 1.1 · #C9C9C0

Dulux

Pale Celadon S19A1

ΔE 1.1 · #C9CBBF

Behr

Doeskin Gray N200-2

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCEC5

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #C6CCC2

Vista Paint

Winter Way K-846

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C7BE

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 1.6 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 1.7 · #C9CABD

PPG

Life Lesson 1128-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C5CABE

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.9 · #C9C7BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 2.2 · #C4C5BC

Benjamin Moore

Stonington HC-170

ΔE 2.2 · #CBCCC6

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.7 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D0D0

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

#C9CBC1

#C4C2CC

Analogous

#CCC9C2

#C9CBC1

#C5CCC2

Triadic

#C9CBC1

#C2CACC

#CCC2CA

Split-Complementary

#C9CBC1

#C2C5CC

#C9C2CC

Tetradic

#C9CBC1

#C2CCC9

#C4C2CC

#CCC2C5

Monochromatic

#81856F

#A6A998

#C9CBC1

#EEEFEC

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#C9CBC1

#C2CCC4

#C4C2CC

#CCC2CA

Compound

#C9CBC1

#C5CCC2

#C4C2CC

#C9C2CC

Variations

Lighter

#D5D6CE

#DFE0DB

#ECEDEA

Darker

#A5A896

#747863

#444639

Saturation

#C8C8C5

#CACCC2

#D9E5A8

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

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CBC1

#CCC9C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CBC1

#CBCBC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CBC1

#CAC9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chilean Sea Bass 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

#D6C5AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CBC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CAD0

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.

#9C94BF

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: #C9CBC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CBC1;

CSS Variable

--color-chilean-sea-bass: #C9CBC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilean-sea-bass': '#C9CBC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CBC1] text-[#C9CBC1]

SCSS

$chilean-sea-bass: #C9CBC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CBC1?

#C9CBC1 is Chilean Sea Bass, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9CBC1 warm or cool?

Chilean Sea Bass reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chilean Sea Bass?

Chilean Sea Bass works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Chilean Sea Bass?

Chilean Sea Bass 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 Chilean Sea Bass?

You can download Chilean Sea Bass 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 Chilean Sea Bass?

The hex code is #C9CBC1. In RGB it's 201, 203, 193, and in HSL it's 72°, 9%, 78%.

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