NEUTRALS

Piano Concerto

#C4BCC0

RGB 196, 188, 192 · HSL 330°, 6%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 23

Piano Concerto is #C4BCC0 in HEX — rgb(196, 188, 192), hsl(330°, 6%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 23%).

Piano Concerto pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 330°, 6%, 75%. 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#C4BCC0
RGB196, 188, 192
HSL330°, 6%, 75%
HSV330°, 4%, 77%
CMYK0, 4, 2, 23
Decimal12893376
CSS RGBrgb(196, 188, 192)
CSS HSLhsl(330, 6%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Piano1445

ΔE 0.4 · #C5BDC1

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Dulux

RegistraS48A1

ΔE 0.6 · #C2BBBF

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Behr

Such MelodramaMQ5-32

ΔE 1.3 · #C3BEC3

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Vista Paint

Romantic LightK-764

ΔE 2.5 · #BEB5B9

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Sherwin-Williams

Veiled VioletSW6268

ΔE 2.6 · #BDB5B9

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PPG

Luxurious18-04

ΔE 3.2 · #C3B8B7

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Colorhouse

Air .07Air-07

ΔE 3.5 · #CEC4C5

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Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous RobotDE6387

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC5C6

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Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy1316

ΔE 3.7 · #BEBDC6

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 4.1 · #C3C3C3

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Valspar

Winter Calm4001-1B

ΔE 4.1 · #BBB4B3

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Farrow & Ball

Calluna270

ΔE 4.5 · #CCC8CE

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Kilz

Always TaupeRK170

ΔE 4.8 · #BEB4B1

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Dutch Boy

SavoyDCP-1316

ΔE 5.3 · #C8C8D0

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IKEA

IKEA187187

ΔE 6.8 · #BEBFB8

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 7.1 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4BCC0
#BBC3BF

Analogous

#C3BBC3
#C4BCC0
#C3BBBB

Triadic

#C4BCC0
#BFC3BB
#BBBFC3

Split-Complementary

#C4BCC0
#BBC3BB
#BBC3C3

Tetradic

#C4BCC0
#C3C3BB
#BBC3BF
#BBBBC3

Monochromatic

#7A6C73
#9F9399
#C4BCC0
#E7E4E6
#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#C4BCC0
#C3BFBB
#BBC3BF
#BBBFC3

Compound

#C4BCC0
#C3BBBB
#BBC3BF
#BBC3C3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Piano Concerto run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1EFF0
Tint #E5E2E4
Tint #DAD5D7
Tint #CEC8CB
Base #C4BCC0
Shade #9D9197
Shade #76686F
Shade #4B4347
Shade #201D1F

Variations

Lighter

#CFC9CC
#DBD7D9
#EAE8E9

Darker

#9F9399
#706269
#41393D

Saturation

#C0BEBF
#C3BBBF
#E19DBF

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

1.86:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BCC0
#BFBFC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BCC0
#BDBDBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BCC0
#C3BDBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Piano Concerto 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

#D2BAAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BCC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BFCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#8BBAA3

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #C4BCC0;
CSS — background 
background-color: #C4BCC0;
CSS Variable 
--color-piano-concerto: #C4BCC0;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'piano-concerto': '#C4BCC0' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#C4BCC0] text-[#C4BCC0]
SCSS 
$piano-concerto: #C4BCC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BCC0?

#C4BCC0 is Piano Concerto, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4BCC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Piano Concerto?

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

What colors pair well with Piano Concerto?

Piano Concerto 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 Piano Concerto?

You can download Piano Concerto 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 Piano Concerto?

The hex code is #C4BCC0. In RGB it's 196, 188, 192, and in HSL it's 330°, 6%, 75%.

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