NEUTRALS

Tradewind

#C2CFCF

RGB 194, 207, 207 · HSL 180°, 12%, 79% · CMYK 6, 0, 0, 19

Tradewind is #C2CFCF in HEX — rgb(194, 207, 207), hsl(180°, 12%, 79%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 19%).

Tradewind pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 12%, 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#C2CFCF

RGB194, 207, 207

HSL180°, 12%, 79%

HSV180°, 6%, 81%

CMYK6, 0, 0, 19

Decimal12767183

CSS RGBrgb(194, 207, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 12%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tradewind SW6218

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Tudor Ice historic-tudor-ice

ΔE 0.6 · #C1CECF

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 0.7 · #C1CDCD

Benjamin Moore

Brittany 1633

ΔE 1.3 · #C4D1D3

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 1.4 · #BFCBCB

PPG

Babbling Brook 1144-3

ΔE 1.8 · #BECFCD

Vista Paint

Luna Light C-487

ΔE 2.2 · #C3CECA

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 2.3 · #CAD3D4

Dulux

Antarctica Lake S28A1

ΔE 2.4 · #BED1CF

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 2.5 · #C2D2D6

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #CAD2D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.5 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3.7 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.7 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2CFCF

#D0C3C3

Analogous

#C3D0C9

#C2CFCF

#C3C9D0

Triadic

#C2CFCF

#D0C3D0

#D0D0C3

Split-Complementary

#C2CFCF

#D0C3C9

#D0C9C3

Tetradic

#C2CFCF

#C9C3D0

#D0C3C3

#C9D0C3

Monochromatic

#6E8C8C

#98AEAE

#C2CFCF

#EEF2F2

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#C2CFCF

#C3C3D0

#D0C3C3

#D0D0C3

Compound

#C2CFCF

#C3C9D0

#D0C3C3

#D0C9C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFD9D9

#DCE2E2

#EBEEEE

Darker

#95ADAD

#607D7D

#384949

Saturation

#C8CBCB

#C3D0D0

#ABE7E7

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2CFCF

#CACBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2CFCF

#CDCDCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2CFCF

#C2CFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tradewind 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

#D1C8B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2CFCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BECDDB

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: #C2CFCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2CFCF;

CSS Variable

--color-tradewind: #C2CFCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tradewind': '#C2CFCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2CFCF] text-[#C2CFCF]

SCSS

$tradewind: #C2CFCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2CFCF?

#C2CFCF is Tradewind, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2CFCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tradewind?

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

What colors pair well with Tradewind?

Tradewind 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 Tradewind?

You can download Tradewind 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 Tradewind?

The hex code is #C2CFCF. In RGB it's 194, 207, 207, and in HSL it's 180°, 12%, 79%.

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