NEUTRALS

Grey Cloth

#CCC9C5

RGB 204, 201, 197 · HSL 34°, 6%, 79% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 20

Grey Cloth is #CCC9C5 in HEX — rgb(204, 201, 197), hsl(34°, 6%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 20%).

Grey Cloth pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 34°, 6%, 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#CCC9C5

RGB204, 201, 197

HSL34°, 6%, 79%

HSV34°, 3%, 80%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 20

Decimal13420997

CSS RGBrgb(204, 201, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 6%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dieskau SN4H1

ΔE 0.4 · #CBC9C5

Vista Paint

Silver Queen K-821

ΔE 0.6 · #CAC8C4

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCBC7

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Zircon SW7667

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC9C6

Kilz

Boardwalk RK130

ΔE 1.2 · #C8C6C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 1.3 · #C8C8C4

Benjamin Moore

Harbor AC-25

ΔE 1.4 · #C8C8C3

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 1.7 · #D1CDCA

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 2.5 · #D1CBC3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.6 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#CCC9C5

#C6C9CD

Analogous

#CDC7C6

#CCC9C5

#CCCDC6

Triadic

#CCC9C5

#C6CDCA

#CAC6CD

Split-Complementary

#CCC9C5

#C6CCCD

#C7C6CD

Tetradic

#CCC9C5

#C6CDC7

#C6C9CD

#CDC6CC

Monochromatic

#847E75

#A9A49E

#CCC9C5

#F1F0EF

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#CCC9C5

#C9CDC6

#C6C9CD

#CAC6CD

Compound

#CCC9C5

#CCCDC6

#C6C9CD

#C7C6CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5D2

#E1DFDD

#EDECEB

Darker

#A7A29B

#767067

#45413C

Saturation

#CACAC8

#CDCAC6

#E6CDAD

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC9C5

#CBCAC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC9C5

#CACAC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC9C5

#CCC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Cloth 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

#D8C3AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC9C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8D3

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.

#96A8C0

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: #CCC9C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC9C5;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-cloth: #CCC9C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-cloth': '#CCC9C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC9C5] text-[#CCC9C5]

SCSS

$grey-cloth: #CCC9C5;

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#CACBC5 · ΔE 1.9

Portland Gray

#D3CCC7 · ΔE 2.1

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#CBCDCA · ΔE 2.2

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 2.3

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#CFCCC4 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC9C5?

#CCC9C5 is Grey Cloth, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC9C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Cloth?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Cloth?

Grey Cloth 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 Grey Cloth?

You can download Grey Cloth 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 Grey Cloth?

The hex code is #CCC9C5. In RGB it's 204, 201, 197, and in HSL it's 34°, 6%, 79%.

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