NEUTRALS

Mount Sterling

#CAD3D4

RGB 202, 211, 212 · HSL 186°, 10%, 81% · CMYK 5, 0, 0, 17

Mount Sterling is #CAD3D4 in HEX — rgb(202, 211, 212), hsl(186°, 10%, 81%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 17%).

Mount Sterling pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 186°, 10%, 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#CAD3D4

RGB202, 211, 212

HSL186°, 10%, 81%

HSV186°, 5%, 83%

CMYK5, 0, 0, 17

Decimal13292500

CSS RGBrgb(202, 211, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 10%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Lullaby SW9136

ΔE 0.6 · #CBD4D4

PPG

Sky Splash 1037-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C9D3D3

Benjamin Moore

Palace CW-650

ΔE 1 · #C7D1D3

Vista Paint

Polished Cotton C-628

ΔE 1.5 · #C7D3D6

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #CAD2D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Cotton 629

ΔE 1.7 · #C7D4D7

Dulux

Lewis SP2D6

ΔE 1.9 · #CCD2D6

Behr

Offshore Mist PPU13-16

ΔE 1.9 · #CAD7D9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D4D8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.8 · #CCD0CD

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 3 · #CED0CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.6 · #C8CDC9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#CAD3D4

#D3CBCA

Analogous

#CAD3D0

#CAD3D4

#CACED3

Triadic

#CAD3D4

#D3CAD2

#D2D3CA

Split-Complementary

#CAD3D4

#D3CACE

#D3D0CA

Tetradic

#CAD3D4

#D0CAD3

#D3CBCA

#CED3CA

Monochromatic

#768C8F

#A0AFB1

#CAD3D4

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#CAD3D4

#CBCAD3

#D3CBCA

#D2D3CA

Compound

#CAD3D4

#CACED3

#D3CBCA

#D3D0CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4DBDC

#DFE4E4

#EDEFEF

Darker

#9CADAF

#657C7E

#3A484A

Saturation

#CDD0D0

#CAD2D3

#B4E4E9

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD3D4

#CFD0D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD3D4

#D2D2D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD3D4

#CAD3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mount Sterling 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

#D7CBBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD3D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D0DE

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.

#C3A09C

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: #CAD3D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD3D4;

CSS Variable

--color-mount-sterling: #CAD3D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mount-sterling': '#CAD3D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD3D4] text-[#CAD3D4]

SCSS

$mount-sterling: #CAD3D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD3D4?

#CAD3D4 is Mount Sterling, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAD3D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mount Sterling?

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

What colors pair well with Mount Sterling?

Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling?

You can download Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling?

The hex code is #CAD3D4. In RGB it's 202, 211, 212, and in HSL it's 186°, 10%, 81%.

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