NEUTRALS

Rock Crystal

#CCC8C9

RGB 204, 200, 201 · HSL 345°, 4%, 79% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 20

Rock Crystal is #CCC8C9 in HEX — rgb(204, 200, 201), hsl(345°, 4%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 20%).

Rock Crystal pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 345°, 4%, 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#CCC8C9

RGB204, 200, 201

HSL345°, 4%, 79%

HSV345°, 2%, 80%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 20

Decimal13420745

CSS RGBrgb(204, 200, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 4%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rock Crystal MQ3-28

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Unique Gray SW6260

ΔE 0.9 · #CBC9C9

Dulux

Partita SG6B1

ΔE 1.1 · #C9C5C6

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 1.2 · #CBC5C6

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 2 · #C7C7C6

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2 · #CACBCC

Vista Paint

Paternoster C-545

ΔE 2.2 · #C7C6C4

Benjamin Moore

Metro 1459

ΔE 2.3 · #CBCBC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.7 · #C3C3C3

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 2.7 · #D1CDCA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.7 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 5 · #D0D4D8

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

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

#CCC8C9

#C7CCCB

Analogous

#CCC7CB

#CCC8C9

#CCC8C7

Triadic

#CCC8C9

#C8CCC7

#C7C8CC

Split-Complementary

#CCC8C9

#C7CCC8

#C7CBCC

Tetradic

#CCC8C9

#CBCCC7

#C7CCCB

#C8C7CC

Monochromatic

#82787A

#A7A0A1

#CCC8C9

#F0EFEF

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CCC8C9

#CCCBC7

#C7CCCB

#C7C8CC

Compound

#CCC8C9

#CCC8C7

#C7CCCB

#C7CBCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6D2D3

#E0DEDE

#EDECEC

Darker

#A59D9F

#746A6C

#433D3F

Saturation

#CAC9C9

#CCC7C8

#E5AEBC

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

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC8C9

#CAC9CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC8C9

#C9C9C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC8C9

#CCC8C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rock Crystal 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

#D8C3B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC8C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8D6

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.

#96C0B6

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: #CCC8C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC8C9;

CSS Variable

--color-rock-crystal: #CCC8C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rock-crystal': '#CCC8C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC8C9] text-[#CCC8C9]

SCSS

$rock-crystal: #CCC8C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC8C9?

#CCC8C9 is Rock Crystal, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC8C9 warm or cool?

Rock Crystal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rock Crystal?

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

What colors pair well with Rock Crystal?

Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal?

You can download Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal?

The hex code is #CCC8C9. In RGB it's 204, 200, 201, and in HSL it's 345°, 4%, 79%.

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