NEUTRALS

Zircon

#CAC9C6

RGB 202, 201, 198 · HSL 45°, 4%, 78% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 21

Zircon is #CAC9C6 in HEX — rgb(202, 201, 198), hsl(45°, 4%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 21%).

Zircon pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 4%, 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#CAC9C6

RGB202, 201, 198

HSL45°, 4%, 78%

HSV45°, 2%, 79%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 21

Decimal13289926

CSS RGBrgb(202, 201, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 4%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Zircon SW7667

Exact match

Dulux

Dieskau SN4H1

ΔE 0.6 · #CBC9C5

Vista Paint

Silver Queen K-821

ΔE 0.7 · #CAC8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 0.8 · #C8C8C4

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCBC7

Benjamin Moore

Metro 1459

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCBC9

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC7C4

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 1.1 · #C7C8C4

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C7C4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.1 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.5 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.7 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.7 · #D3CFCD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.5 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAC9C6

#C5C6C9

Analogous

#C9C6C5

#CAC9C6

#C8C9C5

Triadic

#CAC9C6

#C5C9C8

#C8C5C9

Split-Complementary

#CAC9C6

#C5C8C9

#C6C5C9

Tetradic

#CAC9C6

#C5C9C6

#C5C6C9

#C9C5C8

Monochromatic

#7F7D76

#A4A39D

#CAC9C6

#EEEEEC

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#CAC9C6

#C6C9C5

#C5C6C9

#C8C5C9

Compound

#CAC9C6

#C8C9C5

#C5C6C9

#C6C5C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4D3D0

#DEDEDC

#ECECEB

Darker

#A3A19B

#727069

#43413D

Saturation

#C8C7C6

#C9C8C5

#E4D5AA

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC9C6

#CAC9C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC9C6

#C9C9C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC9C6

#CAC9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zircon 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

#D7C3B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC9C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C8D4

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.

#949EBF

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: #CAC9C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC9C6;

CSS Variable

--color-zircon: #CAC9C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zircon': '#CAC9C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC9C6] text-[#CAC9C6]

SCSS

$zircon: #CAC9C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC9C6?

#CAC9C6 is Zircon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAC9C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zircon?

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

What colors pair well with Zircon?

Zircon 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 Zircon?

You can download Zircon 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 Zircon?

The hex code is #CAC9C6. In RGB it's 202, 201, 198, and in HSL it's 45°, 4%, 78%.

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