NEUTRALS

In the Shadows

#CBC4C0

RGB 203, 196, 192 · HSL 22°, 10%, 77% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 20

In the Shadows is #CBC4C0 in HEX — rgb(203, 196, 192), hsl(22°, 10%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 20%).

In the Shadows pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 22°, 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#CBC4C0

RGB203, 196, 192

HSL22°, 10%, 77%

HSV22°, 5%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 20

Decimal13354176

CSS RGBrgb(203, 196, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 10%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 0.5 · #CBC5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 0.7 · #CBC5C2

Dulux

Grey Interest SN4C5

ΔE 0.8 · #C9C3C0

Behr

Race Track N180-3

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC6C1

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.8 · #CAC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 1.9 · #C8C3BC

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 1.9 · #C8C6C2

Sherwin-Williams

Alpaca SW7022

ΔE 2.1 · #CCC5BD

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

ΔE 2.2 · #D0CAC7

PPG

Hush 1004-3

ΔE 2.6 · #C4BDBA

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 1466 · AC-28

ΔE 2.7 · #C2C0BB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.4 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.2 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#CBC4C0

#BEC6CA

Analogous

#CABEC0

#CBC4C0

#CAC9BE

Triadic

#CBC4C0

#BECAC3

#C3BECA

Split-Complementary

#CBC4C0

#BECAC9

#BEC0CA

Tetradic

#CBC4C0

#C0CABE

#BEC6CA

#C9BECA

Monochromatic

#84756C

#A89C94

#CBC4C0

#EDEAE9

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#CBC4C0

#C6CABE

#BEC6CA

#C3BECA

Compound

#CBC4C0

#CAC9BE

#BEC6CA

#BEC0CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CFCB

#DFDBD9

#ECEAE9

Darker

#A79A93

#786960

#463D38

Saturation

#C6C4C3

#CAC3BE

#E5BCA4

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC4C0

#C8C6C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC4C0

#C5C5C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC4C0

#CBC4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

In the Shadows 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

#D8C0AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC4C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C5CF

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.

#91ADBD

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: #CBC4C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC4C0;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-shadows: #CBC4C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-shadows': '#CBC4C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC4C0] text-[#CBC4C0]

SCSS

$in-the-shadows: #CBC4C0;

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 2.9

Smoke Embers

#C1BFBA · ΔE 3.0

Cumulus Cloud

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#CACAC8 · ΔE 3.3

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#CCC7BD · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC4C0?

#CBC4C0 is In the Shadows, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC4C0 warm or cool?

In the Shadows reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In the Shadows?

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

What colors pair well with In the Shadows?

In the Shadows 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 In the Shadows?

You can download In the Shadows 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 In the Shadows?

The hex code is #CBC4C0. In RGB it's 203, 196, 192, and in HSL it's 22°, 10%, 77%.

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