NEUTRALS
Arctic Gray
#C9CFC9
Sitting at HSL 120°, 6%, 80%, Arctic Gray reads soft and balanced. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers pair it with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Arctic Gray 1577
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Arctic Gray
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C9CFC9?
#C9CFC9 is Arctic Gray, a light neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #C9CFC9 warm or cool?
Arctic Gray reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Arctic Gray?
Arctic Gray works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Arctic Gray?
Arctic Gray pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Arctic Gray?
You can download Arctic 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 RGB value of #C9CFC9?
#C9CFC9 converts to RGB 201, 207, 201.