NEUTRALS

Pebble Beach

#C8CDCD

RGB 200, 205, 205 · HSL 180°, 5%, 79% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 20

Pebble Beach is #C8CDCD in HEX — rgb(200, 205, 205), hsl(180°, 5%, 79%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Pebble Beach pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 5%, 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#C8CDCD

RGB200, 205, 205

HSL180°, 5%, 79%

HSV180°, 2%, 80%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 20

Decimal13159885

CSS RGBrgb(200, 205, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 5%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pebble1597

ΔE 0.4 · #C9CECE

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Sherwin-Williams

Evening ShadowSW7662

ΔE 0.9 · #C9CCCD

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Dulux

Celtic SkySN4B4

ΔE 1 · #CBCECD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels524

ΔE 1.2 · #CACECC

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Vista Paint

Where there is SmokeK-789

ΔE 1.2 · #CACED0

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Behr

Chicago FogN140-2

ΔE 1.2 · #CACCCD

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PPG

Ghost Whisperer1039-1

ΔE 1.5 · #CBD1D0

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Kilz

Brushed MetalTB-32

ΔE 1.6 · #CCCDCE

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCECD

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Valspar

Gravity4005-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #C6C9CB

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Farrow & Ball

Skylight205

ΔE 1.9 · #CCD0CD

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 2.1 · #C8CDC9

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Dunn-Edwards

Salina SpringsDEC794

ΔE 2.2 · #CAD2D4

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RAL

Telegrey 47047

ΔE 2.3 · #D0D0D0

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Colorhouse

Wool .02Wool-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C1CDCD

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IKEA

IKEA127127

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D4D8

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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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8CDCD

#CCC7C7

Analogous

#C7CCC9

#C8CDCD

#C7C9CC

Triadic

#C8CDCD

#CCC7CC

#CCCCC7

Split-Complementary

#C8CDCD

#CCC7C9

#CCC9C7

Tetradic

#C8CDCD

#C9C7CC

#CCC7C7

#C9CCC7

Monochromatic

#778383

#9FA8A8

#C8CDCD

#EFF0F0

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#C8CDCD

#C7C7CC

#CCC7C7

#CCCCC7

Compound

#C8CDCD

#C7C9CC

#CCC7C7

#CCC9C7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Pebble Beach 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 #EFF0F0

Tint #E5E7E7

Tint #DBDEDE

Tint #D1D5D5

Base #C8CDCD

Shade #9AA4A4

Shade #6E7A7A

Shade #464D4D

Shade #1D2020

Variations

Lighter

#D2D6D6

#DEE0E0

#ECEDED

Darker

#9CA6A6

#697575

#3D4444

Saturation

#C9CACA

#C7CCCC

#ADE6E6

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8CDCD

#CBCBCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8CDCD

#CCCCCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8CDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pebble Beach 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

#D5C6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8CDCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CBD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C09696

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: #C8CDCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8CDCD;

CSS Variable

--color-pebble-beach: #C8CDCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pebble-beach': '#C8CDCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8CDCD] text-[#C8CDCD]

SCSS

$pebble-beach: #C8CDCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8CDCD?

#C8CDCD is Pebble Beach, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8CDCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pebble Beach?

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

What colors pair well with Pebble Beach?

Pebble Beach 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 Pebble Beach?

You can download Pebble Beach 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 Pebble Beach?

The hex code is #C8CDCD. In RGB it's 200, 205, 205, and in HSL it's 180°, 5%, 79%.

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