NEUTRALS

Foggy Morn

#CAD0CE

RGB 202, 208, 206 · HSL 160°, 6%, 80% · CMYK 3, 0, 1, 18

Foggy Morn is #CAD0CE in HEX — rgb(202, 208, 206), hsl(160°, 6%, 80%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Foggy Morn pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 6%, 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#CAD0CE

RGB202, 208, 206

HSL160°, 6%, 80%

HSV160°, 3%, 82%

CMYK3, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13291726

CSS RGBrgb(202, 208, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 6%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 0.7 · #CBD1D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 0.9 · #CCD0CD

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 0.9 · #CAD2D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 0.9 · #CACECC

Benjamin Moore

Whitestone 2134-60

ΔE 1.1 · #CACFCF

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 1.2 · #CBCECC

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 1.2 · #CBCECC

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 1.4 · #CDD2D2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.5 · #C8CDC9

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.5 · #CED0CE

Behr

Salt Glaze PPU12-11

ΔE 1.7 · #CED4D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCECD

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 2.1 · #CAD3D4

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.5 · #CFD8D2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CAD0CE

#CFC9CB

Analogous

#C9CFCA

#CAD0CE

#C9CECF

Triadic

#CAD0CE

#CDC9CF

#CFCDC9

Split-Complementary

#CAD0CE

#CFC9CE

#CFCAC9

Tetradic

#CAD0CE

#CAC9CF

#CFC9CB

#CECFC9

Monochromatic

#788782

#A0ABA8

#CAD0CE

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CAD0CE

#C9CBCF

#CFC9CB

#CFCDC9

Compound

#CAD0CE

#C9CECF

#CFC9CB

#CFCAC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4D9D7

#DFE2E1

#ECEEED

Darker

#9DA9A5

#697873

#3D4643

Saturation

#CBCDCC

#C9CFCD

#B1E7D5

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD0CE

#CECECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD0CE

#CFCFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD0CE

#CAD0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Foggy Morn 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

#D7C9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD0CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CEDA

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.

#C299A7

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: #CAD0CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD0CE;

CSS Variable

--color-foggy-morn: #CAD0CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foggy-morn': '#CAD0CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD0CE] text-[#CAD0CE]

SCSS

$foggy-morn: #CAD0CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD0CE?

#CAD0CE is Foggy Morn, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAD0CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foggy Morn?

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

What colors pair well with Foggy Morn?

Foggy Morn 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 Foggy Morn?

You can download Foggy Morn 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 Foggy Morn?

The hex code is #CAD0CE. In RGB it's 202, 208, 206, and in HSL it's 160°, 6%, 80%.

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