NEUTRALS

Pearl Gray

#CBCEC5

RGB 203, 206, 197 · HSL 80°, 8%, 79% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 19

Pearl Gray is #CBCEC5 in HEX — rgb(203, 206, 197), hsl(80°, 8%, 79%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 19%).

Pearl Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 8%, 79%. 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#CBCEC5

RGB203, 206, 197

HSL80°, 8%, 79%

HSV80°, 4%, 81%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 19

Decimal13356741

CSS RGBrgb(203, 206, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 8%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pearl Gray SW0052

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 0.5 · #CBCDC4

Behr

Doeskin Gray N200-2

ΔE 0.8 · #CDCEC5

Dulux

Wombat Forest SN3H9

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCFC5

Valspar

Sparkling Sage 5005-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #CBD0C5

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.5 · #CDD2C9

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

ΔE 1.5 · #CED2C8

Benjamin Moore

Vapor 1556

ΔE 1.7 · #D0D1C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.7 · #CCD2CA

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 2 · #D1D1C6

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CBBE

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CABD

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 3 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 4.1 · #D3D9CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBCEC5

#C8C5CE

Analogous

#CECCC5

#CBCEC5

#C7CEC5

Triadic

#CBCEC5

#C5CBCE

#CEC5CB

Split-Complementary

#CBCEC5

#C5C7CE

#CCC5CE

Tetradic

#CBCEC5

#C5CECC

#C8C5CE

#CEC5C7

Monochromatic

#808773

#A6AB9C

#CBCEC5

#F0F1EE

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#CBCEC5

#C5CEC8

#C8C5CE

#CEC5CB

Compound

#CBCEC5

#C7CEC5

#C8C5CE

#CCC5CE

Variations

Lighter

#D5D8D1

#E0E1DD

#EDEDEB

Darker

#A4A999

#727965

#42463B

Saturation

#CACBC8

#CBCEC5

#D3E6AD

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCEC5

#CECCC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCEC5

#CDCDC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCEC5

#CCCDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pearl Gray 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

#D8C7AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCEC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CCD3

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.

#A496C0

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: #CBCEC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCEC5;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-gray: #CBCEC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-gray': '#CBCEC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCEC5] text-[#CBCEC5]

SCSS

$pearl-gray: #CBCEC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCEC5?

#CBCEC5 is Pearl Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBCEC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Pearl Gray?

Pearl Gray 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 Pearl Gray?

You can download Pearl 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 hex code for Pearl Gray?

The hex code is #CBCEC5. In RGB it's 203, 206, 197, and in HSL it's 80°, 8%, 79%.

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