NEUTRALS

Argento

#CECAC3

RGB 206, 202, 195 · HSL 38°, 10%, 79% · CMYK 0, 2, 5, 19

Argento is #CECAC3 in HEX — rgb(206, 202, 195), hsl(38°, 10%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 19%).

Argento pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 38°, 10%, 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#CECAC3

RGB206, 202, 195

HSL38°, 10%, 79%

HSV38°, 5%, 81%

CMYK0, 2, 5, 19

Decimal13552323

CSS RGBrgb(206, 202, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 10%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Haze HDC-WR14-2

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC9C3

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 0.7 · #D0CCC5

Benjamin Moore

Wish AF-680

ΔE 0.8 · #D0CBC3

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 0.9 · #CBC9C2

Dulux

Vanilla Quake S14A1

ΔE 1 · #CBC8C2

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1 · #D1CBC3

Sherwin-Williams

Repose Gray SW7015

ΔE 1.2 · #CCC9C0

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Miner's Dust DEC786

ΔE 1.8 · #D3CEC5

Vista Paint

Silver Queen K-821

ΔE 1.9 · #CAC8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Cove 210

ΔE 2 · #CDC7BD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.7 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CABD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.9 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D2C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.5 · #D0D0D0

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CECAC3

#C4C8CF

Analogous

#CFC6C4

#CECAC3

#CDCFC4

Triadic

#CECAC3

#C4CFCB

#CBC4CF

Split-Complementary

#CECAC3

#C4CDCF

#C6C4CF

Tetradic

#CECAC3

#C4CFC6

#C4C8CF

#CFC4CD

Monochromatic

#898070

#ACA69A

#CECAC3

#F1F0EE

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#CECAC3

#C8CFC4

#C4C8CF

#CBC4CF

Compound

#CECAC3

#CDCFC4

#C4C8CF

#C6C4CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D5D0

#E2E0DC

#EEEDEB

Darker

#ABA497

#7B7263

#484239

Saturation

#CBCAC8

#CFCBC4

#E7D1AC

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECAC3

#CDCBC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECAC3

#CBCBC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECAC3

#CEC9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Argento 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

#DAC4AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECAC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C9D2

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.

#96A6C0

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: #CECAC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECAC3;

CSS Variable

--color-argento: #CECAC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'argento': '#CECAC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECAC3] text-[#CECAC3]

SCSS

$argento: #CECAC3;

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#CCC8BE · ΔE 1.8

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#D3CCC7 · ΔE 1.8

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#D3CFC7 · ΔE 1.8

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#CACBC5 · ΔE 1.9

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#CCC7BD · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECAC3?

#CECAC3 is Argento, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECAC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Argento?

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

What colors pair well with Argento?

Argento 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 Argento?

You can download Argento 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 Argento?

The hex code is #CECAC3. In RGB it's 206, 202, 195, and in HSL it's 38°, 10%, 79%.

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