NEUTRALS

Repose Gray

#CCC9C0

RGB 204, 201, 192 · HSL 45°, 11%, 78% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 20

Repose Gray is #CCC9C0 in HEX — rgb(204, 201, 192), hsl(45°, 11%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 20%).

Repose Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 11%, 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#CCC9C0
RGB204, 201, 192
HSL45°, 11%, 78%
HSV45°, 6%, 80%
CMYK0, 1, 6, 20
Decimal13420992
CSS RGBrgb(204, 201, 192)
CSS HSLhsl(45, 11%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

Exact match

PPG

Swirling Smoke 1007-2

ΔE 0.6 · #CECAC1

Benjamin Moore

Apparition 860

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC9BF

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 0.9 · #C9C7BE

Dulux

Grey Pebble S14B1

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCAC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC7BD

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CBC3

Behr

Dolphin Fin 790C-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CCCAC4

Vista Paint

Winter Way K-846

ΔE 1.8 · #C6C7BE

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 2.1 · #D3CEC5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4 · #D7D2C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.4 · #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

#CCC9C0
#C1C4CD

Analogous

#CDC4C1
#CCC9C0
#CACDC1

Triadic

#CCC9C0
#C1CDCA
#CAC1CD

Split-Complementary

#CCC9C0
#C1CACD
#C4C1CD

Tetradic

#CCC9C0
#C1CDC4
#C1C4CD
#CDC1CA

Monochromatic

#88816D
#ABA696
#CCC9C0
#EFEEEB
#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CCC9C0
#C4CDC1
#C1C4CD
#CAC1CD

Compound

#CCC9C0
#CACDC1
#C1C4CD
#C4C1CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5CD
#E0DFDA
#EDECEA

Darker

#AAA594
#7B7460
#484438

Saturation

#C9C8C5
#CDCAC1
#E6D6A8

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)

Aa

vs White

1.66:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC9C0
#CCC9C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC9C0
#CACAC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC9C0
#CDC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Repose 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

#D8C3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC9C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8CF

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.

#949EBF

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

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: #CCC9C0;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CCC9C0;
CSS Variable 
--color-repose-gray: #CCC9C0;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'repose-gray': '#CCC9C0' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CCC9C0] text-[#CCC9C0]
SCSS 
$repose-gray: #CCC9C0;

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#CCC8BE · ΔE 0.7

Wish

#CFCAC2 · ΔE 1.1

London Fog

#CCC7BD · ΔE 1.1

Nimbus

#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.2

Rodeo

#D0CDC2 · ΔE 1.7

Collingwood

#D3CEC4 · ΔE 2.1

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 2.2

Abalone

#D3CFC7 · ΔE 2.4
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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC9C0?

#CCC9C0 is Repose Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC9C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Repose Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Repose Gray?

Repose 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 Repose Gray?

You can download Repose 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 Repose Gray?

The hex code is #CCC9C0. In RGB it's 204, 201, 192, and in HSL it's 45°, 11%, 78%.

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