NEUTRALS

Quill Grey

#CBC9C0

RGB 203, 201, 192 · HSL 49°, 10%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 20

Quill Grey is #CBC9C0 in HEX — rgb(203, 201, 192), hsl(49°, 10%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 20%).

Quill Grey pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#CBC9C0

RGB203, 201, 192

HSL49°, 10%, 77%

HSV49°, 5%, 80%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 20

Decimal13355456

CSS RGBrgb(203, 201, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 10%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 0.4 · #CCC9C0

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 0.7 · #C9C7BE

Dulux

Unforgettable SN3H5

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCBC1

Benjamin Moore

Apparition 860

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC9BF

PPG

Early Evening 1006-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC7BF

Vista Paint

Winter Way K-846

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C7BE

Behr

Dolphin Fin 790C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CCCAC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 1.7 · #CDC7BD

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.9 · #CBCDC4

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CBC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.1 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.3 · #C3C3C3

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBC9C0

#BEC1CA

Analogous

#CAC2BE

#CBC9C0

#C7CABE

Triadic

#CBC9C0

#BECAC8

#C8BECA

Split-Complementary

#CBC9C0

#BEC7CA

#C2BECA

Tetradic

#CBC9C0

#BECAC2

#BEC1CA

#CABEC7

Monochromatic

#847F6C

#A8A494

#CBC9C0

#EDECE9

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CBC9C0

#C1CABE

#BEC1CA

#C8BECA

Compound

#CBC9C0

#C7CABE

#BEC1CA

#C2BECA

Variations

Lighter

#D5D3CB

#DFDED9

#ECEBE9

Darker

#A7A493

#787460

#464338

Saturation

#C6C5C3

#CAC8BE

#E5D9A4

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

12.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC9C0

#CBC9C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC9C0

#C9C9C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC9C0

#CCC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quill Grey 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

#D8C3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC9C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C8CF

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.

#9199BD

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: #CBC9C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC9C0;

CSS Variable

--color-quill-grey: #CBC9C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quill-grey': '#CBC9C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC9C0] text-[#CBC9C0]

SCSS

$quill-grey: #CBC9C0;

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#CCC8BE · ΔE 0.9

London Fog

#CCC7BD · ΔE 1.4

Nimbus

#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.4

Wish

#CFCAC2 · ΔE 1.4

Rodeo

#D0CDC2 · ΔE 1.8

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 2.0

Collingwood

#D3CEC4 · ΔE 2.4

Harbor Gray

#C7C7C2 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC9C0?

#CBC9C0 is Quill Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC9C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quill Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Quill Grey?

Quill Grey 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 Quill Grey?

You can download Quill Grey 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 Quill Grey?

The hex code is #CBC9C0. In RGB it's 203, 201, 192, and in HSL it's 49°, 10%, 77%.

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