NEUTRALS

Sweet

#C8CED2

RGB 200, 206, 210 · HSL 204°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 5, 2, 0, 18

Sweet is #C8CED2 in HEX — rgb(200, 206, 210), hsl(204°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 18%).

Sweet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 204°, 10%, 80%. 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#C8CED2

RGB200, 206, 210

HSL204°, 10%, 80%

HSV204°, 5%, 82%

CMYK5, 2, 0, 18

Decimal13160146

CSS RGBrgb(200, 206, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 2125-50

Exact match

Dulux

Blue To You Half S39A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #CACED2

Vista Paint

Where there is Smoke K-789

ΔE 1.3 · #CACED0

Sherwin-Williams

North Star SW6246

ΔE 1.3 · #CAD0D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 1.3 · #C7CBCE

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 1.7 · #CDD0D2

Dunn-Edwards

Salina Springs DEC794

ΔE 1.8 · #CAD2D4

Behr

Moonlit Snow MQ3-61

ΔE 2 · #CCCFD6

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.4 · #D0D4D8

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 2.4 · #CCCDCE

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 2.8 · #CBD1D0

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCDD5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.2 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3.8 · #CCD0CD

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8CED2

#D1CBC7

Analogous

#C7D1D0

#C8CED2

#C7C8D1

Triadic

#C8CED2

#D1C7CD

#CDD1C7

Split-Complementary

#C8CED2

#D1C7C8

#D1D0C7

Tetradic

#C8CED2

#D0C7D1

#D1CBC7

#C8D1C7

Monochromatic

#73828C

#9DA8AF

#C8CED2

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#C8CED2

#CBC7D1

#D1CBC7

#CDD1C7

Compound

#C8CED2

#C7C8D1

#D1CBC7

#D1D0C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2D7DA

#DEE1E3

#ECEDEE

Darker

#9AA5AD

#64737D

#3A4349

Saturation

#CACCCE

#C7CDD1

#B0D2E8

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8CED2

#CBCCD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8CED2

#CDCDD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8CED2

#C8CFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sweet 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

#D5C7B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8CED2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CCDD

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.

#C2A999

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: #C8CED2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8CED2;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet: #C8CED2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet': '#C8CED2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8CED2] text-[#C8CED2]

SCSS

$sweet: #C8CED2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8CED2?

#C8CED2 is Sweet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8CED2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?

The hex code is #C8CED2. In RGB it's 200, 206, 210, and in HSL it's 204°, 10%, 80%.

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