NEUTRALS

Gravel Drive

#CECBC5

RGB 206, 203, 197 · HSL 40°, 8%, 79% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 19

Gravel Drive is #CECBC5 in HEX — rgb(206, 203, 197), hsl(40°, 8%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 19%).

Gravel Drive pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 8%, 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#CECBC5

RGB206, 203, 197

HSL40°, 8%, 79%

HSV40°, 4%, 81%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 19

Decimal13552581

CSS RGBrgb(206, 203, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 8%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dolphin Fin 790C-3

ΔE 0.6 · #CCCAC4

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 0.8 · #D0CCC5

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 1 · #CBC9C2

Dulux

Vanilla Quake S14A1

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC8C2

Sherwin-Williams

On the Rocks SW7671

ΔE 1.1 · #D0CEC8

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 1465

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CDC5

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #C9C9C3

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCBC7

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 2 · #C8C8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 2.1 · #CAC7C4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CABD

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.5 · #D7D2C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#CECBC5

#C5C8CE

Analogous

#CEC7C5

#CECBC5

#CCCEC5

Triadic

#CECBC5

#C5CECB

#CBC5CE

Split-Complementary

#CECBC5

#C5CCCE

#C7C5CE

Tetradic

#CECBC5

#C5CEC7

#C5C8CE

#CEC5CC

Monochromatic

#878073

#ABA69C

#CECBC5

#F1F0EE

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#CECBC5

#C8CEC5

#C5C8CE

#CBC5CE

Compound

#CECBC5

#CCCEC5

#C5C8CE

#C7C5CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D5D1

#E1E0DD

#EDEDEB

Darker

#A9A499

#797265

#46423B

Saturation

#CBCAC8

#CECBC5

#E6D3AD

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECBC5

#CDCBC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECBC5

#CCCCC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECBC5

#CECACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gravel Drive 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

#DAC5AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECBC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CAD3

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.

#96A4C0

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: #CECBC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECBC5;

CSS Variable

--color-gravel-drive: #CECBC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gravel-drive': '#CECBC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECBC5] text-[#CECBC5]

SCSS

$gravel-drive: #CECBC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECBC5?

#CECBC5 is Gravel Drive, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECBC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gravel Drive?

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

What colors pair well with Gravel Drive?

Gravel Drive 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 Gravel Drive?

You can download Gravel Drive 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 Gravel Drive?

The hex code is #CECBC5. In RGB it's 206, 203, 197, and in HSL it's 40°, 8%, 79%.

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