NEUTRALS

Northern Sky

#CAD2D0

RGB 202, 210, 208 · HSL 165°, 8%, 81% · CMYK 4, 0, 1, 18

Northern Sky is #CAD2D0 in HEX — rgb(202, 210, 208), hsl(165°, 8%, 81%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Northern Sky pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 165°, 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#CAD2D0

RGB202, 210, 208

HSL165°, 8%, 81%

HSV165°, 4%, 82%

CMYK4, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13292240

CSS RGBrgb(202, 210, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 8%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

Exact match

PPG

Winter Chill 1036-2

ΔE 0.6 · #C9D2D1

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1584

ΔE 1 · #CAD4D1

Sherwin-Williams

Lullaby SW9136

ΔE 1.3 · #CBD4D4

Behr

Gentle Rain 790E-2

ΔE 1.3 · #CBD5D2

Vista Paint

Dancing Bubbles K-854

ΔE 1.4 · #C7D1CD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD0CD

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 1.7 · #CAD3D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Foggy Mist 475

ΔE 1.7 · #C8D1CC

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 2.1 · #CBCECC

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 2.2 · #CED0CE

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD8D2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAD2D0

#D2CBCD

Analogous

#CBD2CD

#CAD2D0

#CBD0D2

Triadic

#CAD2D0

#D0CBD2

#D2D0CB

Split-Complementary

#CAD2D0

#D2CBD0

#D2CDCB

Tetradic

#CAD2D0

#CDCBD2

#D2CBCD

#D0D2CB

Monochromatic

#788C87

#A1AFAC

#CAD2D0

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#CAD2D0

#CBCDD2

#D2CBCD

#D2D0CB

Compound

#CAD2D0

#CBD0D2

#D2CBCD

#D2CDCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5DBDA

#E0E4E3

#EDEFEF

Darker

#9EADA9

#687C77

#3C4845

Saturation

#CDD0CF

#CBD2D0

#B4E9DC

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD2D0

#CFCFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD2D0

#D1D1D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD2D0

#CAD2D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Northern Sky 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

#D7CAB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD2D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CFDB

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.

#C39CA6

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: #CAD2D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD2D0;

CSS Variable

--color-northern-sky: #CAD2D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'northern-sky': '#CAD2D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD2D0] text-[#CAD2D0]

SCSS

$northern-sky: #CAD2D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD2D0?

#CAD2D0 is Northern Sky, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAD2D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Northern Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Northern Sky?

Northern Sky 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 Northern Sky?

You can download Northern Sky 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 Northern Sky?

The hex code is #CAD2D0. In RGB it's 202, 210, 208, and in HSL it's 165°, 8%, 81%.

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