NEUTRALS

Sun Painter

#CCC2C6

RGB 204, 194, 198 · HSL 336°, 9%, 78% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 20

Sun Painter is #CCC2C6 in HEX — rgb(204, 194, 198), hsl(336°, 9%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 20%).

Sun Painter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 336°, 9%, 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#CCC2C6

RGB204, 194, 198

HSL336°, 9%, 78%

HSV336°, 5%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 20

Decimal13419206

CSS RGBrgb(204, 194, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 9%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orchid Haze S02B1

ΔE 1.4 · #C9BEC2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC4C5

Behr

Malt 720A-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D1C7CC

Benjamin Moore

Piano 1445

ΔE 2.1 · #C5BDC1

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C1C3

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC5C6

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.7 · #D3C8C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 2.9 · #CEC9CC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3 · #CCC8CE

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 3.5 · #D2CBCC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.3 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 4.5 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5 · #DDCBCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCC2C6

#C2CCC8

Analogous

#CCC2CB

#CCC2C6

#CCC3C2

Triadic

#CCC2C6

#C6CCC2

#C2C6CC

Split-Complementary

#CCC2C6

#C2CCC3

#C2CBCC

Tetradic

#CCC2C6

#CBCCC2

#C2CCC8

#C3C2CC

Monochromatic

#856F78

#A9989F

#CCC2C6

#EFECED

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#CCC2C6

#CCC8C2

#C2CCC8

#C2C6CC

Compound

#CCC2C6

#CCC3C2

#C2CCC8

#C2CBCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6CED1

#E0DBDD

#EDEAEB

Darker

#A8969D

#78636B

#46393E

Saturation

#C8C5C7

#CCC2C6

#E5A8C1

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC2C6

#C6C6C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC2C6

#C4C4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC2C6

#CBC3C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sun Painter 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

#D8BEB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC2C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C3D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#94BFAD

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: #CCC2C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC2C6;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-painter: #CCC2C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-painter': '#CCC2C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC2C6] text-[#CCC2C6]

SCSS

$sun-painter: #CCC2C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC2C6?

#CCC2C6 is Sun Painter, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC2C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Painter?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Painter?

Sun Painter 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 Sun Painter?

You can download Sun Painter 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 Sun Painter?

The hex code is #CCC2C6. In RGB it's 204, 194, 198, and in HSL it's 336°, 9%, 78%.

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