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#C9C7BF

RGB
201, 199, 191
Brightness
198.7
HSL (°,%,%)
48°, 8%, 77%
HSV V %
79%
Lab
80.2, -0.7, 4.2
CMYK (%)
0%, 1%, 5%, 21%
PNG size
5.7 KB
Tone / Feel
light, muted warm hue
Black text 12.41:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.69:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (12.41:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #C9C7BF

Common Name: Whitewash Oak

RGB: (201, 199, 191)

HSL: (45°, 9%, 78%)

Contrast with White: 8.4:1 (AA Pass)

Contrast with Black: 13.1:1 (AA Pass)

Mood:

The #C9C7BF shade exudes a refined, subtle feel, making it a go-to choice in modern design, particularly in settings that require a soft, neutral tone. It has a calm and gentle atmosphere, ideal for spaces aiming for elegance without being too imposing. This particular shade is often associated with minimalism and contemporary trends in interior design.

Close Named Matches:

  • Behr Paint - Whitewash Oak: #C9C7BF (Exact Match)
  • Tikkurila - X487 - Plaster: #C9C7BF (Exact Match)
  • Benjamin Moore - Cumulus Cloud: #C6C2B9 (ΔE=1.92)
  • Sherwin-Williams - Repose Gray: #CCC9C0 (ΔE=1.01)
  • Vista Paint - Place of Dust: #C7C4BF (ΔE=1.88)

Why Designers Use It:

  • Trendy Neutrality: The #C9C7BF color is often used for its neutrality, making it a flexible backdrop in various design settings. It pairs effortlessly with both warm and cool tones, providing a harmonious balance.
  • Interior Design Popularity: Particularly in modern, minimalist, and Scandinavian-inspired interiors, this color offers a clean, fresh aesthetic that works well in living rooms, offices, and bedrooms.
  • Wide Industry Use: This color is highly favored in the design of furniture, textiles, and even automotive interiors, where subtle elegance and a neutral base are desired. It’s also common in digital and UI design for its softness, offering an appealing balance for text-heavy interfaces.
  • Natural Influence: Often linked to natural wood finishes like oak, this color evokes the smooth, understated beauty of wooden surfaces, making it perfect for designs aiming for natural or eco-friendly vibes.
  • Popular Among Specific Regions: Particularly prominent in European and North American design trends, where light, neutral tones dominate both residential and commercial spaces.

Palette neighbours

#363840 Complement #BFC9C7 Triad 1 #C7BFC9 Triad 2 #C6C9BF Analogous 1 #C9C2BF Analogous 2