NEUTRALS

Dangerous Robot

#CBC5C6

RGB 203, 197, 198 · HSL 350°, 5%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 2, 20

Dangerous Robot is #CBC5C6 in HEX — rgb(203, 197, 198), hsl(350°, 5%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 20%).

Dangerous Robot pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 350°, 5%, 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#CBC5C6

RGB203, 197, 198

HSL350°, 5%, 78%

HSV350°, 3%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 2, 20

Decimal13354438

CSS RGBrgb(203, 197, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 5%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

Exact match

Dulux

Partita SG6B1

ΔE 0.8 · #C9C5C6

Behr

Vintage Taupe 750A-3

ΔE 1.1 · #CAC5C4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 1.5 · #CEC4C5

Sherwin-Williams

Minute Mauve SW7078

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC9C8

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C6C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 2.1 · #CBC5C2

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 2.3 · #D2CBCC

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.4 · #D3C8C9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.6 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.9 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 3 · #CACBCC

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 3.5 · #D1CDCA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.8 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.4 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.5 · #DDCBCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBC5C6

#C4CAC9

Analogous

#CAC4C8

#CBC5C6

#CAC6C4

Triadic

#CBC5C6

#C5CAC4

#C4C5CA

Split-Complementary

#CBC5C6

#C4CAC6

#C4C8CA

Tetradic

#CBC5C6

#C8CAC4

#C4CAC9

#C6C4CA

Monochromatic

#817476

#A59C9E

#CBC5C6

#EEECED

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CBC5C6

#CAC9C4

#C4CAC9

#C4C5CA

Compound

#CBC5C6

#CAC6C4

#C4CAC9

#C4C8CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4D0D1

#DFDCDC

#ECEBEB

Darker

#A49A9C

#736769

#433C3D

Saturation

#C8C6C6

#CAC4C5

#E4A9B3

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC5C6

#C7C7C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC5C6

#C6C6C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC5C6

#CBC5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dangerous Robot 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

#D8C0B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC5C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C5D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#94BFB7

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: #CBC5C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC5C6;

CSS Variable

--color-dangerous-robot: #CBC5C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dangerous-robot': '#CBC5C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC5C6] text-[#CBC5C6]

SCSS

$dangerous-robot: #CBC5C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC5C6?

#CBC5C6 is Dangerous Robot, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC5C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dangerous Robot?

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

What colors pair well with Dangerous Robot?

Dangerous Robot 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 Dangerous Robot?

You can download Dangerous Robot 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 Dangerous Robot?

The hex code is #CBC5C6. In RGB it's 203, 197, 198, and in HSL it's 350°, 5%, 78%.

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