NEUTRALS

North Star

#CAD0D2

RGB 202, 208, 210 · HSL 195°, 8%, 81% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 18

North Star is #CAD0D2 in HEX — rgb(202, 208, 210), hsl(195°, 8%, 81%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 18%).

North Star pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 195°, 8%, 81%. 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#CAD0D2

RGB202, 208, 210

HSL195°, 8%, 81%

HSV195°, 4%, 82%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 18

Decimal13291730

CSS RGBrgb(202, 208, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(195, 8%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

North Star SW6246

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Early CSP-590

ΔE 0.7 · #CACFD2

Vista Paint

Where there is Smoke K-789

ΔE 0.9 · #CACED0

Dunn-Edwards

Salina Springs DEC794

ΔE 0.9 · #CAD2D4

Valspar

Silver Leaf 4006-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD0D2

Dulux

Lewis SP2D6

ΔE 1.3 · #CCD2D6

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 1.6 · #CBD1D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 1.9 · #C7CBCE

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 1.9 · #CACCCD

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 2 · #CCCDCE

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.1 · #D0D4D8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.4 · #D0D0D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.7 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.4 · #C8CDC9

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

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

#CAD0D2

#D2CDCB

Analogous

#CBD2D0

#CAD0D2

#CBCDD2

Triadic

#CAD0D2

#D2CBD0

#D0D2CB

Split-Complementary

#CAD0D2

#D2CBCD

#D2D0CB

Tetradic

#CAD0D2

#D0CBD2

#D2CDCB

#CDD2CB

Monochromatic

#78878C

#A1ACAF

#CAD0D2

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CAD0D2

#CDCBD2

#D2CDCB

#D0D2CB

Compound

#CAD0D2

#CBCDD2

#D2CDCB

#D2D0CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5DADB

#E0E3E4

#EDEFEF

Darker

#9EA9AD

#68777C

#3C4548

Saturation

#CDCFD0

#CBD0D2

#B4DCE9

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

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD0D2

#CDCED3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD0D2

#CFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD0D2

#CAD0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

North Star 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

#D7C9B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD0D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CEDD

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.

#C3A69C

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CAD0D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD0D2;

CSS Variable

--color-north-star: #CAD0D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'north-star': '#CAD0D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD0D2] text-[#CAD0D2]

SCSS

$north-star: #CAD0D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD0D2?

#CAD0D2 is North Star, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAD0D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with North Star?

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

What colors pair well with North Star?

North Star 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 North Star?

You can download North Star 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 North Star?

The hex code is #CAD0D2. In RGB it's 202, 208, 210, and in HSL it's 195°, 8%, 81%.

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